Funding Information.
Funding blocks.
The funding blocks applicable for all areas of funding are as follows;
1st January - 31st March
1st April - 31st August
1st September - 31st December
Children become eligible in the block following their child's birthday and any codes must be verified by us prior to the commencement of your first funding block.
9 month and over funding.
From September 2024 all eligible working parents/guardians will be able to access up to 570 hours of free early education childcare per year from the term after their child's birthday. This will be extended to up to 1140 hours per year from September 2025.
Upon successful application, all parents will need to supply us with their code for verification.
2 year funding.
From April 2024 all eligible working parents/guardians will be able to access up to 570 hours of free early education childcare per year from the term after their child's birthday. This will be extended to up to 1140 hours per year from September 2025. Upon successful application, all parents will need to supply us with their code for verification.
Parents/guardians who do not qualify for the working parent entitlement, can still apply for up to 570 hours of early education childcare per year if they meet certain criteria. Upon successful application a funding code will be issued which will need to be given to us for verification.
To check whether you are eligible or to apply online, please click the following links.
3/4 year funding.
All parents/guardians of 3/4 year old children are entitled to up to 570 hours per year of early education childcare. Children automatically qualify for this entitlement in the first funding block following their third birthday.
You do not have to do anything to be eligible for this funding but you may wish to discuss sessions with us.
22/30 hour funding.
Some
parents/guardians may be eligible for an additional 570 hours funding per year meaning their child can claim up to 22 or 30 hours per week depending on attendance. Upon successful application a funding code will be issued which will need to be given to us for verification.
To find out if your child qualifies please click on the below link.
Tax free childcare.
A range of options are available with regard to paying for your childcare. For further information on this please click the following link.
