Overview
You may be able to get 15 hours of funded childcare for your child if they are aged 9 months to 4 years old.
The amount of funded childcare you can get depends on:
- your child’s age and circumstances
- whether you’re working (employed, self-employed, or a director)
- your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your immigration status
Find out more about eligibility at GOV.UK: Check you're eligible for free childcare if you're working
You need to apply the term before you want to take up a place. For example, if you want to take up a place for your child from September, you need to apply during the summer term (1 April to 31 August).
Funded Early Learning helps children learn through play activities. The funded hours also help parents and carers access employment and training, spend time with their younger children or just find time to get things done.
You can apply for FEL through GOV.UK or by contacting an early learning provider. There is also additional information available on the Sheffield Directory.