Bollington Pre-School welcome all children at our provision, all sessions accommodate government funded hours and no additional conditions or charges* for these sessions are applied.
*70p snack charge is applied to each breakfast club, morning & after school session or if preferred snack can be provided by the parent/carer.
Further details of government funding to assist with childcare costs can be found through the following website https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Free early education entitlement (FEEE) for 3 and 4 year olds
All children are entitled to a free early education place starting the term after their third birthday.
The entitlement is 15 hours of free early learning and care per week, provided over a minimum of 38 weeks of the year.
30 hour childcare for eligible working families in England
For all children aged 9 months to 4 years.
From September 2025, 15 hours for eligible families will expand to 30 hours, meaning that families can apply for 30 hours childcare from the term that their child turns 9-months, until they reach school age.
If you currently receive 15 hours for working families, just reconfirm your current code as usual and the code will work for 30 hours from September, providing you remain eligible.
To check eligibility please visit;
Access free childcare for two year olds for families in England receiving some additional forms of support
Your 2-year-old can get 15 hours of free early learning and care per week, provided over a minimum of 38 weeks of the year, the term after they turn 2-years-old, if you live in England and receive some additional forms of support
To check the criteria and if you’re eligible please visit;
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/15-and-30-hours-childcare-support/additional-support/eligibility