Working parents with young children can apply for up to 30 free hours of childcare per week, but applications for the next term must be submitted by December 31st. Parents are urged to apply promptly to avoid missing out on valuable financial assistance.
Parents have just a few days left to apply for free childcare , or they risk missing out on up to £2,000 of assistance. Eligible parents of young children can access up to 30 free hours per week, but applications for the next term must be submitted by December 31. Applications are open for working parents whose children will be at least 9-months-old on or before 31 December 2024. This can be combined with the universal 15 hours to make 30 hours childcare when your child turns 3 or 4.
The number of free childcare hours you'll receive depends on your specific circumstances, but it could be worth up to £2,000 a year. The exact amount you receive depends on your income and the types of benefits you receive, as stipulated by HMRC. For instance, working parents of children aged nine months to three years can get 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year, and those aged three and four can get 30 hours. Upon application, you'll receive a code to give to your childcare provider. The government explains: 'It's important to remember that codes need to be renewed every three months. To do this, you'll need to remember to login to your childcare account to check when your reconfirmation dates are, so that you can renew your code on time.', reports Birmingham Live. 'If you don't renew it on time, you will need to reapply. You can claim your place the term after your child turns the relevant age. This gives local authorities and childcare providers enough time to prepare. There is no limit on the number of codes available.' 'However, if you're applying for childcare to start in January 2025, we recommend that you reach out to your preferred provider as soon as possible to check when they will need your code. We know that it may be difficult at this stage to secure your first-place provider.' 'If you are struggling to find a place you should contact your local authority, who will be able to help source a local provider offering the entitlements.
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