Please read the following informant about funding. We have provided links to more information.
2 Year Funding
- 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. In line with Rotherham term dates.
- Family receiving some form of support.
- Can be used the term after the child’s 2nd birthday
- A letter confirming eligibility must be provided
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
3 & 4-Year-Old Funding
- All families in England with 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours each week for 38 weeks of the year. In line with Rotherham term dates.
- Can be used the term after the child’s birthday.
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds
30 Hours Funded Childcare
- Can be used the term after you apply as long as the code is valid and renewed.
- 30 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. In line with Rotherham term dates.
- Unfortunately, we do not allow stretching the funding to cover the whole year.
- This code must be renewed every 3 months.
Universal Credit
- For working families claiming universal credit with children under 17 years of age.
- You may be eligible for help with up to 85% of your childcare costs.
Tax Credits
- For working families claiming Working tax credits with children under the age of 17 years of age.
- You may be eligible for help with up to 70% of your childcare costs.