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Early years education

The March 2023 budget announced changes that will help parents to return to work, or increase their working hours, following parental leave. This includes providing increased funded childcare for eligible parents with children aged nine months to four years.

View Changes to nursery and pre-school childcare for more information.

Happy child laughing and playing on an autumn day

15 hours funded childcare for three and four year olds

Happy child blowing bubbles in school garden

Funded childcare for working parents

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Funded childcare sessions for two year olds (Play and Learn)

Two little girls lying on orange blanket laughing and having fun

Early years development support

Close up portrait of a smiling baby girl

Tax-free childcare

Cheerful little boy wearing headphones

The Portage Service: pre-school education support service for children with complex developmental needs

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