Funding and financial support

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At Busy Bees, we offer unlimited funded sessions for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.  

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All children are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare from the term after they turn 3.  This remains in place until they start school. Some 3 year old children are entitled to 30 hours of free childcare from the term after they turn - entitlement is dependant upon working circumstances.

Some two year old children are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare from the term after they turn 2 - entitlement is dependent upon receipt of certain income support schemes. In April 2024 this will also be available for working families to access.  

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There is also other childcare support available from the government such as Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Student support.

 

To see if you are eligible for funded sessions or childcare support go to the Childcare Choices website.

 

To apply for funding with Herefordshire go to the Synergy - Enquiry (herefordshire.gov.uk) website.

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