Working Parent Entitlement: From September 2024 working parents of children aged over 9 months may be entitled to up to 15 hours of government funded childcare per week*. From September 2025 this will increase to up to 30 hours per week.
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2-year-old funding: If you are in receipt of some form of additional government support, you may be eligible for up to 15 hours of government funded childcare per week for your child from the term after they turn 2 years old. Funding for disadvantaged 2 year olds | North Yorkshire Council
Universal Entitlement: All 3- and 4-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours of government funded early years childcare from the term after they turn 3 years old. If you are working* you may also be eligible for the working parent entitlement and these two offers can be used together to give you up to 30 hours of government funded childcare per week.
Tax-free childcare: Working families can get up to £500 every three months (£2000 a year) per child to help with the cost of childcare for early years and primary aged children (up to age 17 for children with SEND) Find out more here
Universal Credit Childcare: If you receive universal credit, you may be entitled to up to 85% off your childcare cost. Find out more: Universal Credit childcare
*Eligibility criteria applies. 38 weeks per year. To find out if you are eligible visit Childcare Choices
The Families Information Service is a free and impartial service at North Yorkshire Council supporting families with all aspects of family life including finding childcare and funded childcare places.
Contact: [email protected] or visit Early education and childcare
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Have you considered working in childcare?
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that has a positive impact on young children? If so, then a career in childcare is unique, rewarding and there are different types of roles to choose from.
There are childcare career opportunities in nurseries, preschools, schools or breakfast/after school clubs or you can be an apprentice. You can find out more about the options here: Do something big – Early Years Careers.
Alternatively, there are grants to help support you if you would prefer to become your own boss and set up as a childminder. The grants let you can claim back the costs of registering as a new childminder. Find out more: Childminder start-up grant
You don’t need a qualification to start your career in childcare but getting a qualification can help you progress your career.
You can also sign up for skills bootcamps which are free and flexible 16-week courses. Once completed, you’ll have the opportunity to move onto an accelerated apprenticeship in childcare. You may also be able to get funding while you train: Training and qualifications
There are many local childcare vacancies available right now: Find a job (dwp.gov.uk)
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