Apply for 15 hours childcare for your 9 months to 2-year-old

Yes, but we do not recommend moving your child during the academic term as it is in a child’s best interest to settle with a provider.

You can change your provider during half terms but talk to your provider first to check the impact this might have on your funding. If you are paying for extra hours you could be committed to taking these hours at your current provider for as long as your contract states.

You cannot change your provider if you are in a grace period. This is when you can take your funded hours with your current provider until the end of the term if you become no longer eligible.

In exceptional circumstances, such as moving house, funding may be transferred with agreement from Buckinghamshire Council. If you do wish to move your child, then you need to do this before the start of term.

You will need to give your current provider notice of your plans as soon as you can.

Yes, but will need to pay for any extra hours. If you are a working parent then Tax-Free Childcare could help you pay for them. For every £8 you pay into this account, the government will pay in £2 to use to pay your provider.

Only the childcare itself is funded. You'll have to pay for extra costs like meals, nappies or trips.

You may also have to pay for the lunch hour. This will differ depending on each provider's offer. Check what your provider's offer includes

Yes. The HM Revenues and Customs review manages the appeals process. You can contact them by phone at 0300 1234 097

Providers are being encouraged to be flexible and explore ways in which they can meet the needs of their families.

This could be easier for some providers than others depending on their location and facilities. Discuss your working patterns with your local providers to see which can accommodate you.

You could also use more than one provider and split the funding. (You would have to make sure that they are aware of this if you choose to do so).