Free Government-Funded Childcare – What We Offer at Comet
✅ 15 Hours Free Childcare
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For all 3 and 4-year-olds
Every child is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week, for 38 weeks a year (during term time), starting the term after their 3rd birthday.
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For some 2-year-olds
If you receive certain benefits or support, your 2-year-old may also qualify for 15 free hours. Ask us or check online to see if you’re eligible.
✅ 30 Hours Free Childcare
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For working parents of 2, 3 and 4-year-olds
If both parents (or a single parent) are working and earning at least the minimum amount, you may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare per week.
🗓️ When Can You Start?
You can start using your free hours from the term after your child reaches the eligible age.
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Child’s Birthday |
Free Hours Start From |
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Jan – Mar |
April (Summer Term) |
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Apr – Aug |
September (Autumn Term) |
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Sep – Dec |
January (Spring Term) |
📝 How to Apply
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For 15 hours for 3 & 4 year olds: Just speak to us – we’ll help you get started.
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For 15 hours for two year olds: Apply online Fifteen hours funded childcare for some 2 year olds | Hackney Education
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For 30 hours: Apply online Get free childcare if you're working: Apply for free childcare - GOV.UK . You’ll need your National Insurance number and some basic details. To keep your 30 hours free childcare place, you will need to renew your code every 3 months.
What if I don't qualify, but will still like a full time place?
We also offer the opportunity for families to ‘top-up’ their child’s 15 hour free nursery entitlement to a full time place (totalling 30 hours). This is available for 3 and 4 year olds and for working parents of 2 year olds. The full-time hours will be 9.00am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday. This can be extended to 8am-5.45pm by applying for our breakfast and tea club provision, further information is available from the office.
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Cost of additional 15 hours |
Full Time (additional 15 hours) 9am-3pm |
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Band 1 |
Household Income under £25,000 per annum |
£115 per week |
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Band 2 |
Household Income between £25,000 - £55,000 per annum |
£130 per week |
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Band 3 |
Household Income over £55,000 per annum |
£145 per week |
Proof of Household Income will be required to confirm banding.