Funding

15 Hours Free Childcare for 2 Year Olds

For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
Earning under £100k and at least £142 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage) each
Who aren’t receiving Tax Credits, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers
With children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled)
For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year
If your working pattern and/or income has changed because of coronavirus (COVID-19); before you apply or reconfirm, please read how the changes may affect your eligibility.

For all families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week

For working families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more
childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week
If your working pattern and/or income has changed because of coronavirus (COVID-19); before you apply or reconfirm for 30 hours, please read how these changes may affect your eligibility