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30 hours childcare code

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Platano · 24/08/2024 14:55

I applied for the UK 30 hours childcare for Sep -Dec 2024 on the 17 August. It was the earliest I could have applied given my change of immigration status only a few days prior.
After applying I received a message to say it could take 7/10 days, so it’s likely I won’t receive it before the 31 August, when the nursery needs it for the September fees.
My question is, if I receive the code sometime in September, could I then still use it for the rest of the term, ie October, November and December, or do I have to wait until the January term?

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Platano · 24/08/2024 17:07

Thanks, helpful comments so far. How are the codes dated - I thought it was literally just a code?
So if it is dated for 21 August, then I may be able to still use it.

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Tulip8 · 24/08/2024 16:57

ZoChan · 24/08/2024 16:47

@Tulip8 I didn't know that. So many rules and I'm a childminder with lots of experience of funding prior to this!

Honestly it's a nightmare! I just about have my head around it!

ZoChan · 24/08/2024 16:47

@Tulip8 I didn't know that. So many rules and I'm a childminder with lots of experience of funding prior to this!

Tulip8 · 24/08/2024 16:42

ZoChan · 24/08/2024 15:51

Headcount is usually the first week of term and you will be asked to sign paperwork and give the code then. If you don't have the code by the end of Headcount week, then you will have to wait until January. If you get it later than September then your childcare provider MAY be able to add your child at the second Headcount (usually October halfterm) but that's between you and them

Codes need to be dated in or before 31st August to work for the autumn term though.

ZoChan · 24/08/2024 15:51

Headcount is usually the first week of term and you will be asked to sign paperwork and give the code then. If you don't have the code by the end of Headcount week, then you will have to wait until January. If you get it later than September then your childcare provider MAY be able to add your child at the second Headcount (usually October halfterm) but that's between you and them

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Platano · 24/08/2024 15:47

YellowHatt · 24/08/2024 15:42

There are 9 working days between 17th-31st so it’s possible it will arrive before the 31st. Have hope!

Ah, I actually meant the 21st - the 17th was when my immigration status changed!

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YellowHatt · 24/08/2024 15:42

There are 9 working days between 17th-31st so it’s possible it will arrive before the 31st. Have hope!

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Platano · 24/08/2024 15:34

Also - can I claim back for September?

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Tulip8 · 24/08/2024 15:16

It will usually come through with a start date of the date you applied. If it doesn't then it won't be valid for the autumn term and you will have to appeal.

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