Information on the universal 15 hour offer and extended (30hr) offer
The universal offer (15hours) is for every eligible 2,3 and 4 year old child to receive up to 570 hours per year over no fewer than 38 weeks of the year, and up to 52 weeks of the year, until the child reaches compulsory school age.
The extended offer (30 hours) is for an additional 570 hours per year, over no fewer than 38 and up to 52 weeks, for the 3&4 year old children of eligible working parents. Evidence of eligibility, in the form of an eligibility code, must be in place at the beginning of the term the parent wishes to claim funding for.