High Halstow Pre-school Limited
SESSION INFORMATION
Opening Times and Fees
We are open each weekday, term time only from 8.45 am to 3.30 pm.
CHANGES TO FUNDING
Childcare support is increasing for working parents who will soon be able to claim 30hrs of funding for 38 weeks of the year from when their child is 9 months old to when they start school. · From September 2024, all working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours per week.
· From September 2025 all working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 30 hours per week
FUNDING
From April 2024 the government will provide:
· 15hrs of funding for 2-year-olds children of working parents (or parent in single parent families) commencing the term after their 2nd birthday, eligibility requirements apply.
· 15hrs of funding to all 3-year-olds children regardless of working status ‘universal funding’.
· An extra 15hrs of funding, making 30 hours is available for 3 year old children whose parents are in work.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT WHAT I AM ELIGIBLE FOR?
Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to find out exactly what you are entitled to and for more information.
HOW DO I APPLY?
For 15 hour funded childcare for 3yr olds, all you have to do is download the Parent Declaration Form below, complete and bring it into preschool.
For 15 hours funded childcare for 2 year olds and 30 hours funding for 3yr old:
You will need to apply at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. You will be required to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months. It is your responsibility to renew your code to receive the funded hours or full fees will be payable.
