The term after your Child’s third birthday s/he is eligible for the Free Entitlement provided by the Government.
This is upto 570 hours per year of flexible free childcare available to all 3 and 4 year olds and eligible 2 year olds.
Some 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for an additional 570 (up to 1,140 ) hours per year, which is called 30 Hours Childcare, if they meet the eligibility criteria.
For 2 year funding apply online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/freechildcare Register your Child at the Nursery with your 2 Year Funding Code as soon as possible as places are limited-one months notice to start is required as minimum
For the 30 Hours Childcare offer please apply a term before you wish your child to start. Go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. You will need to re-confirm your eligibilty every 12 weeks. We only offer the 30 Hours Childcare over 12 months, so that is 22 hours per week. Register your Child at the Nursery with your 30 Hours Childcare Code as soon as possible as places are limited
There are additional costs incurred that are not covered by FE funding such as session supplements, additional hours and food.
This is a flexible offer, so please see Mandy for terms and conditions.
Please register your Child as soon as possible as places are limited-one months notice is required as minimum
If your child is born between: |
They are eligible for Free Entitlement: |
1 April and 31 August |
1 September following their third birthday or the beginning of the autumn school term |
1 September and 31 December |
1 January following their third birthday or the beginning of the spring school term |
1 January and 31 March |
1 April following their third birthday or the beginning of the summer school term |