30 Hours Free Childcare-Demystified

Here we highlight the facts regarding the provision and explain how you can apply if you are eligible.

Universal Childcare Eligibility

Every 3 year old is entitled to 15 hours free childcare over 38 weeks or up to 570 hours per 52 weeks from the term after their 3rd birthday. This is automatic you do not have to apply for this the provider will confirm your child’s date of birth to check eligibility.

Extended Eligibility

If you meet the criteria you will be entitled to additional free childcare of 15 hours per week over 38 weeks or 570 hours per 52weeks.

Both parents or the lone parent,

• must work at least 16 hours per week and earn at least £120 per week (the rules are different if you are on maternity/paternity/adoption or sick leave)
• Earn less than 100’000 per year

You can check your eligibility of you are unsure using the government’s eligibility calculator

To apply for your entitlement you must register via the government gateway, you’ll need to create gateway ID if you don’t already have one.

You will then be issued with an eligibility code, and you will be able to complete a parent agreement with your childcare provider(s).

The information provided here is the main points, there are more complicated circumstances. For more information please download the pdf leaflet via the link below

Wakefield 30 hours Funding

and /or contact the Families Information Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042