What's new?
Early years childcare
Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months until they start school.
School-based nurseries
The rollout of school-based nurseries is on track to deliver over 4,000 places across England from September 2025.
Some school-based nurseries will offer childcare for children aged 3 – 4 years old and others will cater for younger children. This will depend on the individual setting.
School-aged childcare
Childcare is expanding for primary school-aged children in England.
Wraparound childcare is before and after school childcare for primary school aged children. In September 2024, wraparound childcare started expanding which means parents can expect to see an increase in the number of places available across England.
The new free breakfast clubs scheme – initially in 750 schools as part of the first phase of a national rollout – can also help with childcare at the start of the school day at no extra costs. These are 30 minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn.