At Spring, we are passionate about supporting families and making high quality early years education accessible for all. That’s why we want to make sure you are fully informed about the government’s expanded funded childcare offer coming this September.
From September 2025, many working families across England will be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for children aged 9 months to school age. This is part of the government’s phased roll out to ease the cost of childcare and help parents balance work and family life.
What’s Changing?
If you are a working parent, this could be a game changer. Here’s how the expansion rolls out:
These hours are typically available across 38 weeks a year (during term time), however at Spring we will work with you to explore flexible options that suit your family schedule.
Who’s Eligible?
To qualify for the 30 funded hours, you must:
How to Apply
Applications are open now through the official Childcare Choices website.
You will need to apply before 31 August 2025 to start using your funded hours from the September term. After applying, you will receive an eligibility code, bring that code to us and we will handle the rest.
And remember, you will need to reconfirm your eligibility every three months to continue receiving funding.
What this means for families at Spring
We know how much of a difference this support can make. The extra funded hours mean:
As always, we will continue providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive setting for your little ones to learn, play and grow, now with even more support from the government.
Need help applying?
If you need any help checking your eligibility or completing your application, we are always happy to assist. Contact your local nursery and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
