Don't forget - the funding application window for the April term closes on the 31st March. To make sure you don't miss out on your hours, we recommend applying or reconfirming your eligibility as soon as possible.
Funding is available to both new and existing families. Due to the anticipated popularity of the new funding, we recommend booking a visit to your preferred nursery if you have not already secured a place. Arrange a Visit here.
Everything you need to know about Childcare Funding
Confused about childcare funding?
Then we're here to help make it simple! In this video you can find out everythng you need to know about accessing your childcare funded hours at Your Coop Little Pioneers Nursery and pre-Schools.
30 Hours funding from 9 months old
All eligible children from 9 months old to school age will receive 30 hours of government funded childcare.
What's available for eligible working families?
If you have a child aged between 9 months and 3 years, and meet the criteria to claim funding when your little one starts nursery, you'll be entitled to 30 hours a week.
Funding at Little Pioneers
All our nurseries offer funded sessions over 52 weeks of the year (some Local Authorities only allow funding to be stretched over 51 weeks or less), rather than just school term time. This means you’ll have access to a total of 22 hours per week if/when your child is eligible.
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30 hours funding
We offer 30 hours funding to eligible working families at all our nurseries, this funding is available the term after your child turns 9 months old. We know that one size doesn't fit all and your funding hours can be used in a way to suit you and your family.
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15 hours funding
There are different government funded 15 hours childcare schemes available in England. One for eligible 2 year olds and universal funding for 3 to 4 year olds. Find out more about which you can access.
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Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK Government scheme to help eligible working parents with the cost of childcare. In simple terms for every £8 paid into a tax-free childcare account the government tops it up with an additional £2.
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