Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Working Parent Funded Early Education Entitlement
Eligible working parents of children from the term after a child is 9 months old to 4-years-old are able to access 30 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks per year.
To check whether you are eligible in the first instance visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk as this will help you to understand what entitlements you may be able to receive.
If eligible you need to make sure you apply before the beginning of the term that you want the funding to start. Please note: If you apply after the beginning of the term that you want funding to start, your provider will not be able to claim the Working Parent entitlement.
You can apply for the Working Parent entitlement by following this link www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working.
Parents of 2-year-olds that are not eligible for the working parent entitlement should check their eligibility for the 2-year-old entitlement for families receiving government support. For further information please visit www.essex.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-years-and-childcare/help-childcare-costs/funded-1-0#lgd-guides__title.
To claim funded childcare entitlements, the Early Years Childcare provider you use will need to be on the Early Years Register with Ofsted or with a registered early years childminder agency and have a funding contract with Essex County Council.