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Funded early education

Information about funded childcare for two, three and four year old children

All three and four year olds and eligible two year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare during school term time, or 570 hours stretched across the year. These hours can be extended to 30 hours per week for eligible three and four year olds.

  • Two year olds

  • Three and four year olds

  • Funded 30 hours

  • Stretched offer

  • Early Years Pupil Premium

  • Benefits of early education

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