10/05/2026
Are you a working parent with a child aged 9 months to 4 years old?
You could be entitled to 30 hours of funded childcare to help you save on costs while supporting your child’s early development.
Find out more and how to apply by visiting https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker
🗓️ Important!
To start your funded place in September 2026, you must have received and confirmed your eligibility code by 31st August 2026.
🔁 Once you have your code, make sure you reconfirm your eligibility every 12 weeks to keep it valid.
In addition, eligible parents can also claim tax free childcare.
If you are also eligible for 15 hours funding for families in receipt of additional support, please ensure you apply for both schemes.
Need some guidance? Pop into your local Family Hub for advice and support with completing your application during Digi Den sessions. Contact your local Family Hub for more information
Childcare Eligibility Checker - Best Start in Life
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08/11/2025
Don’t forget to reconfirm your childcare code!
If you’re receiving the working parent funded childcare, you need to reconfirm your eligibility every 12 weeks to keep your code valid.
It’s quick and easy to do and it ensures your child’s place stays secure.
👉 Just log into your childcare account and follow the steps.
📅 Don’t miss your deadline. You might lose your funding temporarily, so set a reminder!
📩 Got questions? We’re here to help. Email us at [email protected]
04/01/2025
Please make sure you do your school application by 15th January 2025
13/09/2024
We are looking for a cleaner for our Winstanley Road site, roughly 2 hours a night, 10 hours a week.
Applicants to contact through here or contact St James site 01695 280237
10/07/2024
Have you checked if you’re entitled to childcare funding?
To find out whether you are eligible and how to apply, visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
❗ Don’t forget! You must have applied for an eligibility code by 31 August to get your place for September 2024. You must reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months to keep your code valid.
If you have any queries around childcare, you can email our team on [email protected]
Childcare choices
Information targeted at Parents
27/06/2024
We are often asked these questions by parents. A very easy guide to give the answers 😀😀
12/05/2024
https://www.facebook.com/share/VNjQm8vrNevbHZng/
From today, eligible parents of children who will be 9 months old by 31st August 2024 can apply for 15 hours of childcare a week 👶
Here's how to check your eligibility and apply 👇
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/