Further Funding Information
Please see the Best Start in Life website for further information on funding (and tax-free childcare).
SEND Funding
Parent Carers (even if you’re not currently working)
Please let us know if you are a parent carer as you may be entitled to funding for your child.
This applies even if your Early Years child isn’t the child with SEND.
You may still be eligible if your partner is working, and you are on carer’s leave or if you get any of the following:
- Incapacity Benefit
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Limited Capability for Work Benefit
- contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance
Early Years Pupil Premium
Please also let us know if your child has a disability or receives DLA as we may be able to apply for extra funding to support your child.
Additional Financial Support:
Tax-Free Childcare
Regardless of whether or not you are eligible for funding, working parents can apply to receive 20% off their childcare through the Tax-free Childcare scheme:
Help Paying for Childcare (.gov.uk)
Voucher schemes
We are also registered for various Employer Childcare Voucher Schemes. Contact us to find out which schemes we are registered for.
Universal Credit Childcare
For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17, you can claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs.
Help for parents who are full time higher education students
The Childcare Grant Scheme (for full time Higher Education Students).