30 hours free

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user1465146157 · 04/05/2022 22:33

does anyone know at what age to you begin the application for this?
I know it starts from 3yo but think you have to apply in advance?

thanks

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TokenGinger · 04/05/2022 22:34

It's the school term after their third birthday. You need to set up an account on gov.uk to be able to apply.

TokenGinger · 04/05/2022 22:36

Oh actually, I'm getting mixed up with tax free childcare there. I'm not sure if you need the account or whether nursery claims for the child.

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user1465146157 · 04/05/2022 22:48

thanks @TokenGinger
I think you set up an account before hand - I've done it before but couldn't remember what the age was..

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TokenGinger · 05/05/2022 09:14

Funnily enough, I literally just got mine this morning. DS is 3 this month so eligible from September. We have the gov.uk account, and they've sent a message to there with our eligibility code which we need to give to the provider so that they can claim the free hours x

HolyMoly22 · 05/05/2022 13:09

I applied month before turning 3

CatsOperatingInGangs · 07/05/2022 09:15

Have you looked at ChildcareChoices.gov.Uk?

Snozzlemaid · 07/05/2022 19:14

You can apply when the child is 2 3/4.

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