Fees and Funding
Nursery Education Funding for 3 and 4 year olds
Since September 2010 all 3 and 4 year olds have the right to an early years education paid for by the government, and these children qualify for 15 hours of free early education in the term following their third birthday.
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Date of third birthday |
Government funded preschool sessions start from: |
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1 April – 31 August |
Term 1 - September |
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1 September – 31 December |
Term 2 - January |
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1 January – 31 March |
Term 3 - April |
30 hours free childcare
You may be able to get up to 30 hours free childcare (1,140 hours per year, which you can choose how you take). If you’re eligible for the extra hours, you sign up online to get a code to give to your childcare provider to reserve your place. You’ll get the extra hours once the next term starts.
Follow the link for information 30 hours childcare funding
Funding for 2 Year Olds
Central Bedfordshire Council are currently offering funding for 2 year olds whose family circumstances meet certain criteria. If you think you might be eligible please contact them via email on customers@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
There is a website link here which will take you to the Government site with more information on helping with childcare costs.
Fees
Pre-School Fees Letter Pre-School Finance Contract
2 Year Old Funding FormFunding Form Guidance
3 & 4 Year Old Funding Form