Articles on Early Years (0-5) Education (10)

  1. 3 & 4 Year Old Universal 15 hours and 30 hours funding

    Childcare Choices - Use this service to apply for Tax-Free Childcare or 3 and 4 year old extended free entitlement. It's one single application that will check your eligibility for both.  www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Early education and childcare statutory guidance for local authorities - April 2023.pdf Next…
  2. Childcare Costs

    If you're returning to work, you'll need to think about the various factors affecting how much you can afford to pay for childcare, and what funding options are available. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for information on help available for childcare costs.  Next review date May 2024
  3. Childminders

    Childminders provide childcare in their own homes, and are OFSTED Registered, to find out more, please see below.   Next review date June 2024
  4. Day Nurseries

    To find out more about Day Nurseries please see below. Visit our advice and guidance page Nursery Schools & Classes for details of other nurseries. Next review date June 2024
  5. Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

    The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding for early years settings to improve the education they provide for disadvantaged three and four year olds.   Next review date May 2024  
  6. Expanded Childcare Support from April 2024

    Childcare support is expanding from April 2024. Find out more below. Apply now to get 15 hours childcare for your 2-year-old to start in April Applications for 15 hours childcare are now open for eligible working parents in England with a child who turns two…
  7. Pre-Schools

    Pre-Schools provide sessional hours, generally during term time. To find out more please see below. Next review date June 2024
  8. Targeted 2-Year-Old Education & Childcare funding

      Early education from age two has long-lasting benefits for children, and helps to promote a child’s physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. However the evidence shows that on average, disadvantaged families are less likely to make use of formal childcare provision than more advantaged…
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