Nursery School Fees and Funding
Funding
WHAT DOES 15 AND 30 HOURS MEAN FOR ME?
Since September 2024, eligible working families in England have access to 15 hours of childcare for children aged between 9 months and 2 years.
All working parents are entitled to 15 universal hours. From 3 years old, there will be an additional 15 hours which will extent it to
30 hours.
In September 2025, 15 hours for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families
will be able to claim 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
WHEN CAN I USE THE ENTITLEMENTS FROM?
| When your child turns the relevant age: | When they can get their hours from: |
|---|---|
1 January to 31 March | Term starting on or after 1 April |
1 April to 31 August | Term starting on or after 1 September |
1 September to 31 December | Term starting on or after 1 January |
Funding over the year at Acorns
- 9 Months to 2 year old (if eligible) will get 30 hours per week – stretched over 51 weeks of the year is 22 hours per week.
- 3 to 4 year old (if eligible) will get 30 hours per week – stretched over 51 weeks of the year is 22 hours per week.
- 3 to 4 year olds (if ineligible for 30 hours) may get 15 universal hours – stretched over 51 weeks of the year is 11 hours per week.
- For concessional places (attending 50% in the holidays) the funding is calculated differently. Please contact the office for more information.
Consumable policy & Consumable charge sheet:
Consumables
