30 Hour Free Funding
Since September 2017 eligible parents have been able to access up to 30 hours of free early education childcare for their 3-4 year olds.
For further information and to register with the Government Childcare website relating to the 30-hour funding, please visit:
30 Hour Funding
30 HOUR CODES FOR SPRING 2026 (Jan - Mar)
Parents should apply for their codes ASAP. The 30 Hour code MUST have a validity start date of 31st December 2025 or before to be valid for the Spring term.
Any codes with a validity start date in January 2026 are not valid until the Summer term. (April – July)
Information for Working Parents: How to apply for Funded Childcare and Tax Free Childcare
For further information on available funding, please click on the links below:
Two Year Old Entitlement: Parent Fact Sheet
Three and Four Year Old Universal Entitlement: Parent Fact Sheet
Three and Four Year Old Extended Entitlement: Parent fact Sheet
Please click on the links below for families with English as an additional language for information about Early Years Education funding entitlements.
