29/07/2026
REMINDER: Accessing funding from 1 September?
If you would like to access your Working Parent funding entitlement starting from 1 September, you must apply through the Government’s Childcare Service and obtain a valid eligibility code by 31 August.
We strongly recommend applying now / 4 weeks before the deadline. This allows time to complete the application and resolve any issues that may arise ✨
To apply, you will need to:
✅Create or log in to your Childcare Account
✅Complete the eligibility questions
✅Receive your eligibility decision
✅Obtain your 11-digit eligibility code
✅Give the code to your Nursery Manager, who will check its validity using the ✅Government’s eligibility checking system
Please don’t leave your application until the deadline ✨The deadlines are strict (31st August deadline for 1st September : 31st December deadline for 1st January : 31st March deadline for 1st April each year)