To support children and families in our local community, Hillocks Primary Academy offers up to 30 hours free childcare funding for children aged three and four within our nursery and foundation classroom.

All parents and carers who have children aged three and four are currently entitled to 15 hours per week free childcare – working parents may now be eligible for up to 30 hours per week.

This government-funded initiative provides great options for families to give children more experience in an education setting before they begin their primary education.

To check your eligibility for free childcare and to find out more, visit: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

When can children join our nursery?

We accept children from the term after their third birthday.

Apply for your 30 hours free childcare code here

If your child turns three between:They are eligible from:When best to apply for your code:
1 September to 31 DecemberThe start of the Spring term in January15 October to 30 November
1 January to 31 MarchThe start of the Summer term in April15 January to 28 February
1 April to 31 AugustThe start of the Autumn term in September15 June to 31 July

If you require any help or advice about free childcare funding please contact the office.