Free Early Education for 3 & 4 Year Olds

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of free early education for up to 38 weeks of the year which is equivalent to a maximum of 570 hours per year.
 
 In addition, families that meet the eligibility criteria may also be entitled to an additional 570 hours, a total of 1140 hours per year e.g. 30 hours per week for 38 weeks.  

For more information, please visit https://www.tameside.gov.uk/childcare/thirtyhoursfree 

When can my child start receiving their 3 & 4 year old free entitlement?

Your child can start in their free childcare place the term after they turn 3 years old. 

Term start dates are 1st September, 1^st January and 1st April.

Where can I get further information?

Guide to Free Early Education and Childcare - Tameside MBC

Tameside Family Information Service (FIS)

• Email fis@tameside.gov.uk
• Telephone 0161 342 4260

or view a list of eligible providers