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 Extended FE, if they meet the eligibility criteria.
For 2 year funding apply online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/freechildcare
Our Free Entitlement Sessions are 8am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm only, during term time only.
For the Extended FE offer please apply at the following website, a term before you wish your child to start claiming
https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare.
You will need to re-confirm your eligibilty every 12 weeks. We only offer the Extended FE over 12 months, with your hours spread so your child attends all year round.
There will be additional costs incurred that are not part of the FE funding such as additional hours, consumables and food.
This is a flexible offer, so please see Sarah for terms and conditions.
Please register your Child as soon before your ideal start date as possible as places are limited
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 |