If you are a working parent and have children aged 9 months to until school age, you may be eligible for 30 hours funded early education.

Three and four year old children are eligible for 15 hours universal early education. This could either be at a local nursery, pre-school or a childminder in your area.

Parents of children aged two in receipt of certain benefits could qualify for up to 15 hours of free childcare education each week at a local nursery, pre-school or a childminder in your area.

A list of local Early Years providers can be found on the Ofsted website.

Activities and food sessions for children, young people and their families, during the spring, summer and winter school holidays 2025.