30 hours free

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Hello
We currently get the 30 hours free at nursery for our 4 year old.
I am now on maternity leave but wasn't when we first applied.
Does anyone know if I have to re-register or update this particular detail - everything else is the same but obviously my wage will be less for a short period.
Will this affect the free hours?

thanks

We have the 30 hours free and I’m now on mat leave as well. When you next re-validate your details (I think every three months?) it gives you the option to put down that you’re on mat leave but it doesn’t affect your entitlement to the funding x

thank you so much for your response! xx

Same, you get the same on mat leave as you're still employed with the same contracted hours, etc.

3yo DD has just started using her 30 hours and it's a godsend with a 1 month old to look after as well! Enjoy :)

You’re welcome!

Yes, we’re very grateful for the 30 hours! I had always planned to reduce my dd’s hours when on mat leave but...maybe not!

Just a note to say that a few years ago I was on mat leave when my eldest qualified for the free 30 hours and when I updated my status to reflect this it did come back to say I was no longer eligible. If this happens to you don’t panic, it’s a blip in the system that sometimes happens. You’ll just need to phone the helpline and they will manually reconfirm you.