How to apply for childcare National Information - 11:50 02/09/22

How to apply for childcare

Childcare Choices is a useful website to explain parents’ options: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. For more information, parents can also speak to their local authority or go to https://www.gov.uk/get-childcare.

Government funds early education entitlements (free hours of childcare) for parents of young children:

• All parents of 3- and 4-year-olds can access 15 free hours of childcare per week, regardless of their immigration status or whether they are working.
• Eligible working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds can access an additional 15 hours of childcare, known as the ‘30 Hours’ entitlement.
• Disadvantaged 2-year-olds may be eligible to access 15 free hours of childcare.

Children arriving in the UK through the Ukraine Family Scheme or the Homes for Ukraine (sponsorship) Scheme will be able to access the Department for Education’s free early education entitlements if they meet the existing eligibility criteria. You can find more information about the eligibility criteria here: 30 Hours free childcare; free education and childcare for 2-year-olds.

For more help and advice about moving to the UK from Ukraine, visit: UK Stands with Ukraine – The UK and our allies are united in support for Ukraine (campaign.gov.uk).