Coalway Early Years

Funded Children

All 3 to 4-year-olds in England are entitled to up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare for 38 weeks of the year.

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When you can start claiming

The date you can start claiming depends on your child’s birthday.

                       

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Some 2-year-olds are also eligible.

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For further information or to check eligibility criteria for 2 year old funding please visit .gov Childcare Choices 

With your permission we can check if you are eligible - Please contact Jo (Tues - Thurs) with the following information to hand;

• Child's name

• Child's date of birth

• Address child resides

• Parent/carer name

• Parent/carer national insurance number 

• Parent/carer date of birth

• Applicant's relationship to child

• Address of parent/carer applicant

 

You may be eligible to claim 30 hours of funding for 3 and 4 year old children. Further information can be found on the .gov Childcare Choices.

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If you would like to discuss funding options for your child, please do not hesitate to contact our Finance Officer Jo Young who will be happy to help you.

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Hourly Rate 

 

From 1st September 2023 our hourly rates for non-funded hours will be

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• £5.15 for 2 year olds (up to the end of the term of their 3rd birthday)  

• £4.90 for 3/4 year old children (from the start of the term after their 3rd birthday). 

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Changes were made to our invoicing and payment terms and conditions, July 2020. Please click here to view the fees letter. All terms and conditions are also detailed in our fees policy 

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Employer Childcare Voucher schemes

We accept all employer voucher schemes

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Tax-Free Childcare

For every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,00 per child, per year. For working families, including self employed, in the UK with children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled). To check eligibility and apply visit .gov Childcare Choices.

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