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2 year old children: 15-hour entitlement for eligible families

Is your family living on a low income or claiming income based benefits? Does your two year old have additional needs, or have they left care? You may be entitled to claim government-funded childcare up to a maximum of 15 hours per week during term time.…

2-2½ years integrated review. EYFS progress check

It is important to liaise with your local health visiting teams as soon as you have concerns about a child (with parental consent). 2-2 1/2 integrated review - progress check form for Early Years Providers You can access this form on the following link: 2-2 1/2…

3 and 4 year olds: 15 funded hours of early education and childcare

All three and four year old children in England are entitled to 15 hours of government-funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks (up to 570 hours per year), that you can use flexibly with one or more providers. Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks,…

30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week

From September 2025, eligible children will be entitled to 30 hours government-funded early education and childcare per week (currently 15 hours) from 9 months old until they start school. Parents using the 30 hours can save up to £7,500 a year (read more on this link). These hours are intended to…

About wraparound childcare

The Best Start in Life website has been updated with information about the programme. This includes guidance on the right to request childcare, and information on the ability to use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare to pay for wraparound if eligible alongside other government childcare cost…

Activities and things to do locally

HAF Programme (school holidays) Activities at local libraries Our City Further information about specific activitities and programmes can be found on the following sections:

Admissions and attendance

Information and guidance on school admissions and attendance matters This section has been created to provide information and guidance for schools relating to aspects of statutory guidance Working Together to Improve School Attendance.

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Adult education, training and employment

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Anti-racist practice standards and action plan 2024-2029

Anti-racist practice and standards action plan