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FUNDING

 

We accept all funding for 2, 3 and 4 year old children.

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3 and 4 year olds

Central Bedfordshire Council gives childcare providers the opportunity to offer Free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds.

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15 Hours

  • For all families in England with 3 and 4-year-old children

  • 15 hours of free childcare or early education a week, for 38 weeks of the year.

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30 Hours

  • Eligible working parents with 3 and 4-year-old children

  • An additional 15 hours, so 30 hours of free childcare and early education per week, for 38 weeks of the year.

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If you’re eligible for the extra hours, you sign up online to get a code to give to your childcare provider to reserve your place. You’ll get the extra hours once the next term starts.

Please ensure that this information is passed to meppershallpreschoolad@gmail.com along with your National Insurance Number.

2 year olds

​Central Bedfordshire Council gives childcare providers the opportunity to offer 2 year old funding for up to 15 hours for eligible children.

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CUT-OFF DATES FOR FUNDING

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  • 31st August

  • 31st December

  • 31st March

 

For example, if your child’s birthday falls on 5th September they will receive funding from the term after 31st December.

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