30 hours free childcare starting in September 2017

Parents need to apply for 30 hours ASAP and well before the 31st August 2017 deadline if they wish to access a place next term (September 2017).

A delay in applying may mean parents will not be able to access a place until January 2018 

You can apply for free childcare here

All 3 and 4 years old are entitled to 15 hours a week (570 hours a year) of free childcare and the government will begin to offer an additional 15 hours of free childcare per week to all eligible working families starting September 2017. 
 
For further information and to check whether your child is eligible to receive the additional 15 hours childcare, click here
 
Northumberland County Council has been part of the pilot scheme offering 30 hours of free childcare, if you have taken part in the pilot scheme and your child will remain eligible for 30 hours free childcare in September 2017 then you will need to apply under the national scheme to continue to receive your additional entitlement.