We are offering 15 or 30 hours FREE education for 9 months to 4 years old.

All 9 month and 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours FREE education, some may qualify for the extended entitlement of 30 hours, you must meet the following criteria:

  • All parents (whether two parent or lone parent) are working and earning the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum or Living Wage (includes income received from tax credits or Universal Credit) and/or,
  • One/both parent/s is away on leave (parental, maternal etc.)
  • One/both parent/s is on statutory sick pay
  • Parents on zero hours contracts will be eligible, as are those who are registered as self employed
  • One parent is employed and the other parent has either: substantial caring responsibilities/and or disability; is a foster carer with their own three and four year old children
  • Parents who are in training will not be eligible as they can receive other Government support
  • There is an income cap. If one parent’s income exceeds £100k the household will not be eligible