Free Early Education and Childcare for 3 and 4 years old and qualifying 2 year olds
Qualifying two year olds
We are currently offering a scheme for a limited number of two year olds in Milton Keynes. Please click on the following link for full details:
Nursery Education Funding - for three and four year olds
Free early learning gives children the best start in life. Through learning and playing with other children in a safe and structured environment, they will have a head start when they begin school.
For further information please click on the links below.
- What you are entitled to
- When your child qualifies for a free place
- How the funding works
- How do I find out which providers I can use?
- Where can I get further information?
What you are entitled to
- a maximum of 15 hours of free learning per week for 38 weeks of the year over a minimum of two days
- in a school nursery class, nursery school, day nursery, playgroup or preschool, or with a childminder if they are an Accredited Childminder as part of an approved Childminder Network.
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When your child qualifies for a free place
The dates below show when your child will become eligible for their free early learning place.
If your child is born between:
1 April and 31st August: they are eligible for a free place from 1 September following their third birthday until statutory school age.
1 September and 31 December: They are eligible for a free place from 1 January following their third birthday until statutory school age.
1 January and 31st March: They are eligible for a free place from 1 April following their third birthday until statutory school age.
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How the funding works
Parents must complete a Parental Declaration form at their chosen early years provider. The table below gives the termly grant entitlement.
Term:
Block 1, dates covered 1st April-31st August, maximum entitlement of hours 195.
Term:
Block 2, dates covered 1st September - 31st December,maximum entitlement of hours 210.
Term:
Block 3, dates covered 1st January - 31st March, maximum entitlement of hours 165.
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How do I find out which providers I can use?
There are 128 early years providers across Milton Keynes. For details please contact the Children & Families Information team on 0800 035 0335 or email
childcare@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Parents are
strongly advised to read the following guidelines:
Guidance on the delivery of this funding can be found in
Local Code of Practice for Milton Keynes)
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Where can I get further information?
If you would like any further information please contact the Nursery Education Funding Co-ordinator:
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