Childcare and early years

If you live and work in England you may be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare support from the term after your child turns 9 months old, until they start school. The entitlement is 1,140 hours if your child takes up the childcare during term time (38 weeks). Some providers will allow you to stretch the hours over the year, using fewer hours per week.

Further information

To find out if you're eligible and to apply, visit Best Start in Life

If you have any queries or need support with this scheme, please contact: HMRC Childcare Service helpline

Additional funding for your Early Years provider

Funding may be available to support individual children and raise the quality of childcare that a childcare provider can offer:

• Early Years Pupil Premium
• Disability Access Fund (DAF)