Information for Parents/Carers

Childcare Funding, Childcare Choices, advice about nurseries & childminders and more

Childcare Choices

Government website about childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you MAY be entitled to financial support.

Childcare Information Service

Finding childcare, free help and assistance.

Wraparound Childcare Programme

The government has committed funding to support an increase in wraparound childcare.

Changes to Childcare Support

Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases.

Childcare Brokerage Service for parents requiring bespoke childcare

15 free hours childcare for two year olds

Childcare support for two year olds

Three and four-year-olds

All three and four-year-old children are entitled to 15 hours a week free early years provision.

30 hours FREE Childcare for 3 & 4 year olds

Working parents MAY be entitled to additional free childcare for three and four year olds.

Tax-Free Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare opens to parents whose youngest child is under 12. See also Childcare Choices tab.

Childcare Grant

You may be eligible for help with your childcare costs if you: - are full-time HE student - have children under 15, or under 17 if they have

Children in Foster Care and the 30 hours childcare entitlement

How to apply and FAQ

FAQ

Childcare Entitlements Frequently Asked Questions

 

Free Childcare for Foster Carers explained

Guidance and explanation on returning to childcare

Is Childminding For You?

So, you are thinking about becoming a Childminder. Here is the information you need before making an application and what to do next.

Money Helper - Help with Childcare Costs

Advice on what assistance is available to help with childcare costs

Talking to your child about starting nursery

Before they make their first visit you can help to prepare them by chatting to them about what it will be like and how they will enjoy it.

Early years education

Information on finding a nursery, childminder or pre-school and what your ...

Coram Family and Childcare

Childcare guides: local childcare and steps for choosing; help with costs; guide to childcare for children with .