We are able to provide funded Early Education places to qualifying children for 15 hours or for 30 hours per week. From September 2025, we will be able to provide 30 hours of free childcare and education to qualifying children aged 2 and over. Families who qualify for the 30 hours working family funding will need to apply online for an eligibility code from Childcare Choices www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

If your child does not qualify for the working families funding, they will still benefit from 15 hours of free entitlement from the term after their third birthday. Parents do not need to apply for a code to access this entitlement which will be arranged at your registration visit.

There is also help for some 2 year old children, if you are on benefits or have a low income you may be able to claim 15hrs free funding from the term after your child's second birthday. To find out if you qualify, contact The Families information service on 0800 0730230 or 01709 822429. You can also apply via their website www.rotherham.gov.uk website and search 2 year funding.

If you have any queries about funding, please do not hesitate to contact us.