For 2 year old funded children we offer 11 hours per week spread over 50 weeks of the year. 

Please see our funded session charges which apply

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate in calling or emailing us.

Why is early education important?

Research highlights the important role of parents and the importance of high-quality early education in supporting children's learning and development. The foundation years (pregnancy to age five) are critical to children's life chances and most children who are developing well at the end of their foundation years go on to achieve well in school.

What funding is available?

We have received government funding for children with the greatest needs:

• from September 2013 all families who meet the income criteria for free school meals will be eligible to apply for free early education for two-year-olds - 20% of two-year-olds nationally
• from September 2014 the number of eligible children will increase to 40% of two-year-olds

How many hours of childcare can an eligible child access?

Eligible children can access up to 570 hours a year of quality childcare with a registered childcare provider.

What are the income criteria that families have to meet?

Families have to be in receipt of one or more of these benefits:

• income support
• job seekers allowance (income based)
• employment support allowance (income related)
• child tax credit or working tax credit - annual income assessed by HMRC must not exceed £16,190.
• support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• guarantee element of state pension credit

Do looked-after children or children with additional needs qualify?

Children looked after by the local authority will qualify for funding.

Please see our "links" page for application.