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LnC1234 · 02/01/2024 08:32

Hi fellow MNs
I've gone into my childcare account in the hope of being able to apply for the 15hrs but can't see any option to do so. I see the below options

Your childcare service account

Your Tax-Free Childcare account

Manage your Tax-Free Childcare account, pay money in and select and pay childcare providers

Secure messages

View messages about your application and account

Contact details

View or change your email address or phone number

Reconfirmation

Confirm your details are up to date every 3 months. Do this between 24 March 2024 and 20 April 2024

I've missed my end date, what do I do?

Security

Reset your telephone password, change and view your security check questions

Re-apply or apply for a new child

Apply for a new child, or one who wasn't eligible in an earlier application

Your last application

View your last application or reconfirmation summary

But none of these when clicked on give me the option...have been on hold trying to call for an hr with no pick up

Can anyone help with where I can find it? I've tried clicking directly on the "apply now" on the Gov info site and get into the same page

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KateyCuckoo · 02/01/2024 10:45

nannynick · 02/01/2024 10:27

2 year old 15 hours is from April 2024, unless eligible under some other scheme.

Example: Surrey FEET for 2yr olds eligibility: www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/childcare/paying/funded-early-education-for-2-year-olds#financial

The application window opened today so OP is probably trying to register for this.

Looneytune253 · 02/01/2024 10:32

Re-apply or apply?

nannynick · 02/01/2024 10:31

Upcoming changes 2024:

www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/upcoming-changes-to-childcare-support/

nannynick · 02/01/2024 10:29

For 3-4 year old funding, contact your childcare provider as the 15 hours funding at that age is universal, no code from Tax-Free Childcare portal needed. 30 hours funding needs a code.

nannynick · 02/01/2024 10:27

2 year old 15 hours is from April 2024, unless eligible under some other scheme.

Example: Surrey FEET for 2yr olds eligibility: www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/childcare/paying/funded-early-education-for-2-year-olds#financial

KateyCuckoo · 02/01/2024 08:40

Will your child be 2 on 31st March 2024?

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