Childcare Funding for parents in work, education or training
Information about the different support and schemes available to parents and carers in work, education or training.
Learn morePaying for Childcare and Free Early Education and Childcare Entitlements
In this section you will find out about the different types of childcare and early education funding available to parents and carers.
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High-quality early years education and childcare from a young age can help boost your child's development and help them be ready for school.
Early years education is about learning through play. Children will learn through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which promotes children's development, well being and interest in learning.
The Free Early Education and Childcare Entitlements can give you more time to take up a college course or return to work, as well as give your child the opportunity to learn, play with friends, experience new activities and get ready for school.
There is also support and funding for working parents and carers and parents and carers in education and training.
To find out about all the government support/schemes available to parents to help meet the cost of childcare visit the Government's website for Childcare Funding Childcare Choices [External Link].
Early Education and Childcare Entitlements
There are three types of free early education and childcare entitlements available for children aged 2 to 4 years, each with different eligibility criteria.
Early education and childcare providers can also access additional Early Years Pupil Premium funding for children and families that meet specific eligibility criteria.
Search Sutton's Childcare Directory
A list of childcare providers in the London Borough of Sutton that offer the different types of early education and childcare entitlements can be found on the Family Childcare Directory or for more information contact the Family Information service on 020 8770 6000.
Search Sutton's Childcare Directory
Find out what Childcare Funding and Entitlements you are eligible for
Childcare Choices is a government funding website that helps you get all the childcare funding entitlements you are eligible for.
Find out what childcare funding and entitlements you are eligible for
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