New childcare offer for working parents
From January 2024, eligible working parents of 2 year olds will be able to register to access up to 15 hours funded childcare a week starting from April 2024.
This is the first stage of the expanded government funded childcare offer for eligible working parents, extending to all children from 9mnths-2yrs from September 2024.
By September 2025 all children of eligible working parents under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare.
Who will be eligible?
Working parents who individually earn £8,670 but less than £100,000 adjusted net income are eligible. For couples, the rules apply to both parents, so both must earn at least £8,670 and neither can earn more than £100,000.
How to apply?
The government announced that the portal for applying would open on 2nd January 2024, however Childcare Choices recommend parents apply between 15 January-28th February to avoid having to re-confirm their code prior to April. For more information about this and other offers and to find out if you’re eligible follow the link to the Childcare Choices website or call the HMRC Childcare Service helpline on 0300 123 4097.
We are aware that some parents are experiencing difficulties with the application process, please do signpost them to the HMRC number above who will advise. As an LA we have no authority on this process and currently have no additional information to that which has been published on Childcare Choices.