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Free early education and childcare for 2-year-olds
In Merton, some children are entitled to up to 15 hours a week of free part-time early education and childcare at the age of two. This adds up to 570 hours a year spent playing, learning and make friends in a stimulating, safe environment. Enjoying good quality early education…Free early education and childcare for 2-year-olds - Expansion. From April 2024
2-year-olds whose parents are working may be able to get up to 15 hours a week of free early education and childcare from April 2024. From January 2024 you will be able to apply for your eligibility code. If eligbile you will be able to access your free early…Free early education and childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds
All 3 and 4-year-old children are entitled to up to 15 hours a week of free early education and childcare. This adds up to 570 hours per year. This is called the Universal Entitlement. 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents are working may be able to get…Help with childcare costs
Visit HMRC's Childcare Choices website for comprehensive information about support that is available to families to help pay for childcare, covering Free childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds, including the extended entitlement (30 hours) Free childcare for 2-year-olds Tax-free childcare Tax credits for childcare costs Universal credit for childcare Support while you…Help with choosing childcare
For comprehensive information about how to choose a childcare provider, including: Visiting providers – what to look out for What to ask Checking quality and references Visit the websites below: Coram Family and Childcare Website Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)Tax-Free Childcare
Save money on your childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare If you’re a working parent or carer, you can get up to £500 every three months (up to £2,000 a year per child) to help with the costs of childcare. If your child has a disability,…What are day nurseries and preschools?
Preschools and day nurseries provide childcare and early education for children aged under 5 in a group setting where they can play and learn alongside other young children. Day nurseries and preschools which run for more that 2 hours per day must be registered with…What is a SENCo?
A SENCo, or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, is the member of teaching staff who is responsible for assessing, planning and monitoring the progress of children with Special Educational Needs in Early Years settings (under 5’s), schools and colleges. The SENCo is there to help children…