Funding and Fees

From September 2025 in England, eligible working parents can access up to 30 hours per week of free childcare and education for children aged 9 months until they start school . All parents of children aged 3 to 4 years old are entitled to a universal 15 hours a week. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, including your income and working status, and you must live in England to access these benefits. 

For children aged 9 months to 4 years (working parents) 

The 30 Hours Offer: Eligible working parents can get up to 30 hours a week of free childcare for 38 weeks a year. 
Who is eligible: This scheme is for children aged from 9 months up to the term before they start school. You may be eligible if you and your partner (if you have one) work the equivalent of 16 hours a week at National Minimum Wage or more, and your adjusted net income is less than £100,000 per year. 

When it starts: The funding begins the term after your child turns 9 months old. 
Childs birthday 

• 1st January – 31st March

• 1st April – 31st August

• 1st September – 31st December

 When you can claim

• The beginning of term on or after 1st April

• The beginning of term on or after 1st September

• The beginning of term on or after 1st January

For all children aged 3 to 4 years 

Universal Entitlement: All parents of children aged 3 and 4 years in England are eligible for 15 hours a week of free early education, regardless of their working status or income.
Please refer to  https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/    for more information.

The delivery pattern for funding entitlements at Littleview is as follows:

Other voluntary daily charges include

• Breakfast/lunch/snack and high tea
• Consumables
• Extra curriculuar activities.