FUNDED NURSERY PROVISION
Please check and apply online Free Childcare for Working Parents: Overview - GOV.UK
To apply:
Complete the online application (deadline dates are 31st December, 31 March and 31stAugust).
Make a note of your unique voucher code.
To secure your funded place with us:
- Complete the funding declaration form and provide us with your voucher code number, national insurance and date of birth.
- Your details will be verified via our online portal.
- You will be contacted to issue you with a start date.
- You must validate your voucher code every three months.
How do I reconfirm?
You will get a text and/or email four weeks before your reconfirmation deadline from HMRC as a prompt to log into your Childcare Service account.
- Your reconfirmation date is stored in your ‘secure messages’ and the section reconfirmation.
- You can reconfirm your eligibility up to 4 weeks before your reconfirmation date.
What if I miss the reconfirmation deadline?
If you miss the deadline, or if your circumstances change, you will get a message to say your eligibility has ended. You will be able to keep your childcare place for the grace period. You will need to submit another application if you become eligible for the 30 hours and present your new voucher code to us again.
Please check online for more guidance for help paying for childcare.
