The government are introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs.
Funding for 3 and 4-year-olds
All 3 and 4-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours per week of free early education and childcare up to a maximum of 570 hours per year. This is from the term after their child's third birthday.
Children born between -
- 1 January to 31 March - are eligible from the start of the term from the 1 April. This is the summer term
- 1 April to 31 August - are eligible from the start of the term from the 1 September. This is the autumn term
- 1 September to 31 December - are eligible from the start of the term from the 1 January. This is the spring term
You do not need to apply. You need to contact your childcare provider to arrange your place.
30 hours free childcare
From September 2017 working families may be eligible to receive the new extended free childcare entitlement.
Eligible families can get an extra 15 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks a year. This is on top of the 15 hours per week free early education that all 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to. Apply for 30 hours free childcare on GOV.UK.
If you have already registered your child, you can reconfirm your code by signing in to your GOV.UK childcare account (opens in a new window).
Help with childcare costs
You may be eligible for help with your childcare costs. Find out if you are eligible at Childcare choices.
Funding for 2-year-olds
Some 2-year-olds are entitled to free early education in Hull.
More information about 2-year-old funding.