Management Information Sheet
Changes to eligibility for funded childcare places for 2- and 3-year-olds and consultation
From April 2024, changes are coming to the 15 and 30 hours of childcare support. All eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can access up to 15 hours a week of funded childcare from the claim period* after their child's 2nd birthday. From September 2024, all eligible working parents can access up to 15 hours a week of funded childcare from the claim period* following their child turning 9 months.
The offer will be rolled out in full from September 2025, with eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and above able to access up to 30 hours a week from the claim period* following their child turning 9 months. * Claim period start dates: 1 April, 1 September and 1 January.
If you are an expectant parent and/or a parent with children under 3, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our consultation survey to help us understand how we can best meet the childcare needs of families across Norfolk.
If you are a school or early years setting, please help us by passing along this message.
If you would like to read more about the changes to the early years funding, click on the link to the Childcare Choices website or contact the Family Information team:
Email: fis@norfolk.gov.uk
Tel: 0344 8008020