There are now three government-funded early education schemes that offer funded childcare for children aged two, three and four:

• 15 hours free education and childcare for 2-year-olds (low income families or children with additional needs)

• 15 hours free childcare for all 3 and 4-year-olds (universal entitlement)

• 15/30 hours free childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year-olds (working parents)

 

Applications are now open for 15 hours of free childcare for 2-year-olds of working parents. More information on the eligibility conditions and how to apply is available on the GOV UK website.