Eligible working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours of free childcare per week, for 38 weeks of the year (although parents can use fewer hours over more weeks of the year), from the term after their child turns 9 months old to when they start school.

 

 

• This will be rolled out in stages:

 

 

• From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can access their 15 hours childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child’s 2nd birthday.

 

 

• From Sept 2024, eligible working parents of children aged 9 months up to 3-year-olds can access 15 hours childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term following their child turning 9 months.

 

 

• From Sept 2025, the offer will be rolled out in full, with eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and above able to access 30 hours (over 38 weeks a year) from the term following their child turning 9 months.