Schemes and funding to help with your childcare costs
Overview of the help available to cover your childcare costs whether you’re working, getting benefits or studying
Help with childcare costs
Schemes and funded childcare that can help cover some or all of your childcare costs
Apply for funded childcare for your 2-year-old
You could get this if you’re on some benefits or your child is looked after by a council or has a disability
Take up 15 hours childcare for your 3 or 4-year old
All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours funded childcare. Here's how to get it and when to take up your place
Apply for 30 hours childcare for your 3 or 4-year old
Get an extra 15 hours of funded childcare if you or your partner are working or self-employed