When can my child take up the extra hours?
A child will be entitled to the additional free hours, from the term after their third birthday and if the parent has met the eligibility criteria.
For example, if your child was three in October, they would be entitled to take up their place from the beginning of the Spring term, which starts in January.
If the child’s 3rd birthday is on or between: The child will be entitled to a free place from:
1st January to 31st March 1st April Onwards- Summer Term
1st April to 31st August 1st September Onwards-Autumn Term
1st September-31st December 1st January Onwards-Spring Term