Childcare support set to expand in September 2025

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Upcoming changes to childcare support!

Starting September 2025, working parents with children aged 9 months up to school age could be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time.

Check below to see how many hours of early years education your family might qualify for!

For parents to access free childcare under the UK government schemes, the application deadlines depend on the child’s age and when they want the free hours to start. Here are the key details:

15 and 30 Hours Free Childcare Deadlines

Parents must apply the term before they want the childcare to start. The deadlines are:

31 March for the summer term (April to August).

31 August for the autumn term (September to December).

31 December for the spring term (January to March).

To find out more information  please visit – Upcoming changes to childcare support | Childcare choices or contact one of our nurseries here

To check if you are eligible, visit the childcare choices website