There are now three government-funded early education schemes that offer funded childcare for children aged two, three and four:

• 15 hours free education and childcare for 2-year-olds

• 15 hours free childcare for all 3 and 4-year-olds (universal entitlement)

• 15/30 hours free childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year-olds (working parents)

 

Applications are now open for 15 hours of free childcare for 2-year-olds of working parents. More information on the eligibility conditions and how to apply is available on the GOV UK website.

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Woodlands Preschool – Fees & Funding Schedule

Woodlands Preschool delivers Government-funded early education in accordance with guidance issued by the Department for Education and Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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Funded Early Education (3–4 year olds)

Entitlement                            Hours                   Cost to Parent

Universal entitlement          15 hours              £0.00

Extended entitlement         30 hours              £0.00

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Funded hours include staffing, premises, learning resources, and supervision during funded sessions.

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Non-Funded Session Fees

Session                                   Time                                             Fee

Early Birds Club                   8:00 am – 9:00am                   £8.00

Morning Session                 9:00 am – 12:00 pm                 £17.00

Afternoon Session              12:00pm – 3:00 pm                  £17.00

Sundowner Club                 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm                  £12.00

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Where sessions are funded, the fee charged is £0.00.

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Optional Extras (Voluntary)

Optional item                 Charge                                    Alternative

Snacks                            £1.50p per session               Provide own

Trips / Activities            £1.50p per session               Opt out

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No mandatory consumable or top-up fees are charged.

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Important Assurance

Access to funded early education is never conditional on payment of optional extras.

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Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

Some children may be eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP), which provides additional funding to support learning and development.

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EYPP funding is paid directly to the setting and is used to enhance educational provision, resources, or targeted support for eligible children.

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Eligibility may apply if a child:

• Is currently eligible for certain benefits, or

• Has previously been in local authority care (looked-after or previously looked-after child)

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Parents who think they may be eligible are encouraged to speak confidentially to the Manager for further information and support with checking eligibility.