Help with childcare free hours

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imcountingtothree123 · 01/07/2024 13:31

I'm trying to work out what I'm entitled to. My son is 18 months. My husband earns over 100k per year and I'm a sahm so I don't think we qualify for anything at the moment. Pretty sure that's right.

But..

Am I right in thinking ALL children from three years still receive 15 hours per week regardless of salary or employment status? I'm not sure if this has changed too.

Thanks!

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modgepodge · 02/07/2024 03:57

Bearbookagainandagain · 01/07/2024 21:54

They have decided who is eligible or not, the expansion only applies to working parents.
I don't know which gov website you quoted but the wording is incorrect.

Edit to say, it was the funding that wasn't communicated until the month before roll-out, and this comes from the council according to our nursery.

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The information I quoted was from here, https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/02/how-to-apply-for-30-hours-free-childcare-and-find-out-if-youre-eligible/

but that exact phrase about September 2024 and all children is also on a number of other websites who have presumably cut and pasted it. However, elsewhere you’re right it does appear to be only for working parents. As I said, confusing and contradictory! I’m sure you’re right that it is only for working parents but the governments own website is not clear at all.

all irrelevant to the OP though as shes now said she only wants childcare from 3 anyway.

How to apply for 30 hours free childcare and find out if you’re eligible – The Education Hub

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https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/02/how-to-apply-for-30-hours-free-childcare-and-find-out-if-youre-eligible

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