30 Hours Childcare
Eligible working parents of children from 9 months old to 4 years can register to access a total of 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week (over 38 weeks).
Those eligible can apply for the entitlement on the Best Start in Life website.
Parents applying for working families entitlement will get an immediate determination of eligibility. HMRC may ask for more information to make the decision for some parents. We recommend parents apply in advance.
Parents must:
- Provide the code to their provider for verification before a child can take up their entitlement
- Renew their codes to remain eligible for funding
- Reconfirm their details are up to date on their account every three months
If an eligible child has started a funded placement and the parent falls out of eligibility, the child will receive a grace period of funding.