We accept the UK government 30 hours funded childcare for working families, available from 9 months old, starting the term after your child’s birthday, in line with UK government guidelines. We stretch childcare funding over 52 weeks, please see below for more information.

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What you need to know:

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• Up to 30 hours per week for eligible working families, stretched across 52 weeks

• 15 hours funding also available, including universal funding for 3–4 year olds and eligible younger children

• A valid childcare funding code is required, with eligibility reconfirmed every 3 months, see Best Support In Life website for more information

• Funded hours can be used within our sessions, with flexible options available—please speak to us to discuss your needs, this is is also outlined in our Grant Agreement.

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Our team is happy to support you with the application process and help you access your funded childcare entitlement.

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Government Childcare funded hours:

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15 hours funding 

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare each week.

Funding may also be available for some 2 year olds, depending on family circumstances, including income-based criteria or additional needs. We offer a stretched funding option, spreading the 15 hours (normally over 38 weeks) across 52 year. This means eligible children can access approximately 10.96 funded hours per week over 52 weeks, providing more consistent childcare.

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30 hours funding

Working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years may be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare per week.

Like the 15-hour scheme, we offer a stretched option, spreading the funding across 52 weeks. This gives eligible children approximately 21.92 funded hours per week over 52 weeks for more consistent care.

For full eligibility details, visit Best Start in Life.

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Consumables

Funding covers childcare and early education for eligible children, but it does not include optional extras such as additional hours, nappies, meals, or snacks.

These optional items are available at an additional cost—please see our fee sheet and details below for more information.

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Additional Costs

Food: Under 2's = £9.50, 2 year olds = £10.50, 3&4 year olds = £11.50

Non Food = Under 2's = £4.00, 2 year olds = £3.00, 3&4 year olds = £2.00

Private hours = £9.50p/h

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Fully funded sessions do not include:

• All meals and snacks throughout the nursery day, including breakfast, mid-morning snack, a two-course cooked lunch (prepared on-site by our nursery cooks), mid-afternoon snack, and light tea

• Formula milk

• Nappies and wipes

• Sun cream

• Extracurricular activities (e.g. sports, yoga, etc.)

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Food from Home

We have a policy regarding food brought in from home. Lunch should be a hot meal, provided in a suitable insulated container so it can be kept warm until mealtime. If you have any questions or would like guidance on suitable options, please feel free to speak with a member of our team, who will be happy to help. All food provided must still meet food safety standards and our Nursery Food Nutrition policy.

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