Help with childcare costs

Find out about funded early education and childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
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About funded childcare

What is funded childcare, support you can get, when to apply and the benefits to you and your child.

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Funded childcare for parents

Find out what childcare funding is available and how it can be used.

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Support with childcare costs

Find out about extra support with childcare costs, early years pupil premium (EYPP), disability access fund (DAF).