Early Years Funding at SMĀĻ°ķ
Our experts are here to make claiming your funded childcare simple, clear and stressâfree so you can understand your options and make the best choices for your family.
Our experts are here to make claiming your funded childcare simple, clear and stressâfree so you can understand your options and make the best choices for your family.
Understanding early years funding can feel overwhelming, but youâre not on your own. Our funding experts are here to guide you at every stage from working out your eligibility to helping you apply, claim your hours, and understand what your costs will look like.
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If youâre already in touch with your nursery, they can point you straight to the right person. Or, if you prefer, you can start by choosing one of the topics above to learn more. Whatever your question, weâll make sure you get the clarity and support you need.
Weâve designed our approach to funding around real-life family needs. So you get the full benefit of the governmentâs support with less stress and more flexibility.
Now that you know how funding works at SMĀĻ°ķ, letâs see what your family could be entitled to.
You (and your partner) each earn at least ÂŖ167 per week
Youâre on maternity, paternity, or adoption leave
Youâre unable to work due to a disability or caring responsibilities
You (or your partner) do NOT individually earn ÂŖ100,000 or more per year
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All 3 and 4-year-olds who live in England are entitled to 15 hours funded childcare irrespective of income levels, benefit status, or family circumstances.
Look at the criteria above or speak to your nursery team, weâre here to help.
Visit GOV.UK and apply for your code.
Important: You must apply the term before you want your child to start.
Send the code to your nursery, alongside your National Insurance number, and your childâs date of birth.
Weâll send a digital form (via Funding Loop) to make things simple.
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Once everythingâs set up, weâll apply the funding to your invoice directly.
Donât worry, youâll recieve a reminder when itâs time to renew.
You could save around ÂŖ3,000 per child per year with 15 hours funded childcare, or up to ÂŖ6,000 per year with 30 hours. Plus, with Tax-Free Childcare, you could save an additional ÂŖ2,000 per year.
Our simple fee calculator makes it easier to see exactly how much you could save.
