The New Forest CofE Primary School & Nursery

Funding

15 hours Government Funding is available for all children aged 3/4 years.  You may be eligible to claim up to 30 hours if you meet certain criteria, you can check if you can claim on the following website https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare 

Some families are eligible to claim 15 hours 2 year old funding.  To check please use the following website https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds

From September 2025 the Government has extended the funding for 2 year olds for working families.  If you think you may be eligible please apply online at https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible

If you are not eligible for funding we also take non-funded children or you can add to your 15 hour funding with additional paid for sessions if you wish too.  We accept payments through the Tax Free Childcare scheme https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare