NURSERY EDUCATION FUNDING

The Government funds 15 hours of pre-school provision for all 3 and 4 year olds. The funding is paid directly to the pre-school provider by the County Council and you are entitled to use your 15 hours in more than one setting.

To receive funding for your child, you must complete a Statement of Undertaking Form and bring in proof of your child’s date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport). The Statement of Undertaking details when and where your child is using their 15 hours entitlement.

The table below shows which term your child will become eligible for funding in according to their birthday:

Child born between:

Free 15 hours available from:

1^st April - 31^st August

The start of the Autumn term following their third birthday until statutory school age.

1^st September - 31^stDecember

The start of the Spring term following their third birthday until statutory school age.

1^st January - 31^st March

The start of the Summer term following their third birthday until statutory school age.

If you have any questions relating to Nursery Education Funding, please see one of the supervisors who will be happy to help you.