30 hours childcare for eligible working families in England

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For children aged 9 months to 4 years.

From September 2025, 15 hours for eligible working families will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working parents can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.  

If you currently receive 15 hours for working families, just reconfirm as usual and the code will work for the 30 hours offer in September, providing you remain eligible. 

Eligibility

More information about eligibility for 30 funded hours.

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How it works

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Combining schemes

You might be able to use this scheme with one of the other childcare costs schemes.

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