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Parents' Page

Free places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds

From April 2024, the early education entitlement will be expanded for working families of younger children so they can access 15 hours per week, increasing to 30 hours per week by September 2025.

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The expanded offer for younger children will be introduced in stages:

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  • From April 2024 - working parents of two-year olds can access 15 hours

  • From September 2024 - working parents of children aged 9 to 23 months can access 15 hours

  • From September 2025 - working parents of children aged nine months upwards can access 30 hours

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Please click on the link below for further information:

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Apply for 2 and 3 year old funding if you're working...
Are you eligible for 2 year old funding
if you're not working?

The government also funds a limited number of places for 2 year olds of non-working families. The criteria are quite strict, but it may be worth clicking the link to see if you qualify:

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