15 or 30 Hours Free Childcare
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England can get 570 hours of free early education or childcare e.g. 15 hours per week for 38 weeks.
Families of 3 and 4-year-olds who meet the eligibility criteria may also be entitled to an additional 570 hours of free childcare, a total of 1,140 hours e.g. 30 hours per week for 38 weeks.
9 Months to 2 Years
Eligible working families with a child aged 9 months to 2 years old, can access up to 15 hours of early education over 38 weeks of the year.Application Process
The application process will remain the same as the current 30 Hour offer for 3 and 4 year olds with HMRC determining eligibility.
Parents with an age eligible child can apply to HMRC for an eligibility code. To access the working parent entitlement, families must have been issued with a valid eligibility code and their child must have reached the eligible age.
The eligibility code must then be given to the Childcare Provider the term before you wish to commence your child’s place to enable them to check the code.
The Childcare Choices website brings together all of the existing childcare offers in one place, so parents can find the right offer for their family.
Visit the Childcare Choices website to check what offer you might be eligible for: Homepage | HMRC Childcare Choices
Coming Soon - From September 2025
Eligible working families with a child between 9 months to 2 Years old, the entitlement will increase from 15 to 30 hours of free childcare over 38 weeks of the year.
To find out more and make an application please visit: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Once you have received your Eligibility Code, please click below to search for childcare in Tameside and register your interest with a Provider.
Don’t delay! To ensure you receive your Eligibility Code in plenty of time it is advised to apply at least a month before the final deadline:
A child turning 3 on or between: | Final Deadline for application: | To start your 30 hour place from: |
1st April and 31st August | Before the 31st August | 1st September following their 3rd birthday |
1st September and 31st December | Before the 31st December | 1st January following their 3rd birthday |
1st January and 31st March | Before the 31st March | 1st April following their 3rd birthday |
If you want 30 hours in September you must get your code before the 31st August 2024
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Please remember - Once you have applied online for your 30 hours free childcare you will be required to re confirm your details regularly to HMRC to ensure you remain eligible for the entitlement.
30 Hour and Tax Free Childcare
Working families who meet the eligibility criteria may be able to receive both 30 hours of free childcare and Tax Free Childcare. For further information and to apply, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
For further information about general childcare please contact Family Information Service (FIS) on 0161 342 4260