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Childcare Funding
Government support for parents
What's currently available?
Currently, all three and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of childcare support or early education (30 hours for working families if eligible) and 15 hours for children from the term after they turn 9 months old, subject to eligibility. In addition there is also 15 hours golden ticket funding for some two-year-olds whose families receive some additional forms of Government support (eg income support, universal credit, disability living allowance), over 38 weeks of the year.
What isn't covered?
The 15 or 30 hours does not to cover the costs of meals, snacks or additional activities (such as trips). Additional extra charges will be added to your monthly invoice following receipt of any funding entitlement.
How do I apply?
The portal for applications for the support for funding can be made up to 3 months prior to your child becoming eligible, this is from September, January or April, with funding only commencing at the start of a new term. Please visit the Government's Childcare Choices website to apply and for more information.
You can find out what support you may be entitled to, including:
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15 hours childcare support for all three and four year olds. You do not have to apply for this as we take care of it.
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30 hours childcare support for working families with three and four year olds
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15 hours childcare support for working families with nine months old and upwards
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15 hours childcare support for two-year-olds whose families receive some additional forms of Government support
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Tax-free childcare
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Tax credits for childcare
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Universal credit for childcare
Alternatively, you can visit Newcastle City Council's website for further information.
Who can I speak to for advice?
If you have visited the Government's Childcare Choices website and still have further questions about funding, please speak with the Plantpots Jesmond manager who will be more than happy to assist.