What's new?

Government help with childcare is expanding. Read more about the changes in this section.

Early Years childcare

Early Years childcare help is expanding, with funded hours now available for children from 9 months old.

Wraparound childcare

Wraparound childcare is expanding to provide support both before and after school. Since September, more wraparound childcare places have become available for primary school aged children in England.

Breakfast Clubs

To ensure children are ready to learn at the start of the school day, and help to drive improvements to behaviour, attendance and attainment, the government announced that free breakfast clubs will be available in some schools from April 2025. More details on the national rollout of free breakfast clubs will be available soon.