Deadline for childcare funding approaching

Working parents are reminded to apply for 30 hours funded childcare for the autumn term to avoid missing out.

Eligible parents of three and four-year-olds across Leicestershire, who are yet to apply for funding for the coming term, need to apply by Friday, 31 August.

Nearly 5,300 children in the county received 30 hours of funded childcare over the summer term. 

There continues to be a positive response across Leicestershire from parents who want to benefit from additional funded childcare. 

"Parents still looking to apply for next term are encouraged to do so as soon as possible and to be aware that the application deadline is fast approaching.

Person:Councillor Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council's cabinet member for children and families

The first step for parents is to check their eligibilityOpens another website in new window 

Parents must also have an ‘individual’ government gateway account set up ready.  Once the application is made, they can check progress in their account. 

To access the 30 Hours funded childcare, parents will receive an eligibility code (DERN) which they take to their childcare provider along with their NI number, child’s name and date of birth so the code can be validated.

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Parents can use an online search tool to find a childcare provider

Individual gateway accounts can be set up or accessed hereOpens another website in new window 

For further help with an individual application please contact HMRC on 0300 123 4097