Children can start in Reception class the September after their 4th birthday. ; You can register your child at ;any Wigan Primary School, no later than the beginning of November before the child is due to start…
Did you know that some children who are aged two years of age can access 15 hours of free early education and childcare? Currently the criteria for 2-year-olds in England to get free early education and Childcare is…
Families use childcare for many reasons - to help you work, look for jobs, train or study or just take time out, and to help your child’s development. In Wigan we have various types of childcare providers including…
Free early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds Universal entitlement All three and four year old children are entitled to free early education and childcare for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year.…
Children in foster care who are aged 3 or 4 years old may be able to get 30 hours funded childcare. This is an extra 15 hours on top of the 15 universal hours that all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to. Accessing 30 hours will…
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. ; Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds For families in England, receiving…
Update July 2020 ; - ; Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live…