Cross Gates
Primary School
Aspire, Learn, Succeed
15 hours early learning for families in England receiving some additional forms of support
Your 2-year-old can get funded early learning if you live in England and get any of the following benefits:
Your benefits will not be affected if you take up the 15 hours early learning offer.
2-year-olds can also get funded childcare if they:
30 hours childcare for eligible working families in England
From September 2025, 15 hours for eligible working families will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working parents can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months, until they start school.
You can usually get funded childcare for working parents if you (and your partner, if you have one) are:
The amount of funded childcare you can get depends on:
If you are not eligible for the working parent offer you will still receive the 15 hours entitlement for all 3 and 4 year olds from the term after your child turns 3 until they start school, irrespective of your income level, benefit status, or family circumstances.