Funded Places

From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.

From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents with a child from 9-months-old.

From September 2025, 30 hours for eligible working parents with a child from 9-months-old up to school age.

Applications for funding can be made here

You’ll need to make sure you have the following information to hand before starting the application:

• your national insurance number (or unique taxpayer reference if you are self-employed)

• the date you started or are due to start work

• details of any government support or benefits you receive

• the UK birth certificate reference number (if you have one) for your child.

You may find out if you’re eligible straight away, but it can take up to 7 days.

Once your application has been approved, you’ll get a code to give to Fordfield Nursery.

Government funding is intended to deliver 15 or 30 hours a week of high quality, flexible childcare. It is not intended to cover the costs of other consumables. Each hour of funded childcare at Fordfield Nursery will have an associated hourly fee depending on your child’s age.