Early Education Funding (15 hours)
From the term after your child turns 3 years old, they will be eligible for funded nursery sessions up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks or 12 hours over 48 weeks. This is funded by the County Council and paid directly to the nursery. Please ask for further details.
30 Hours Funding
You may be entitled to a further 15 hours in addition to the above funding of you are a working parent. Please see Childcare Choices website for full details – www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
2 Year-old Funding
From the term after you child turns 2 years old, there is funding available to families who receive various benefits of tax credits. We can also refer children who have ant special or additional needs. We can offer 3 half days per week on this scheme. For more information see www.warwickshire.gov.uk/childcarecosts
Tax-free Childcare
Parents can open a childcare account with the Government. The Government will pay in £2 for every £8 that the parent pays in, this pot is then used to pay your fees. This system is slowly replacing childcare vouchers but offers similar tax benefits.
Please see Childcare Choices website for full details of how to apply – www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Education Funding
If you are attending a college of university course, you may be able to obtain funding for childcare through them. Please ask at their Student Services department.
Tax Credits / Universal Credit
You may be entitled to financial support through the tax system. For further information call the Tax Credits Helpline on 0345 300 3900
Payment Options
We accept payments by BACS or bank transfer, debit/credit card, cash or cheque and are currently accepting nursery vouchers however these are being phased out and will be replaced by Tax-Free Childcare (see above).