30-hour Nursery Provision

Next steps for parents and carers:
If you wish your child to access our 30-hour funded nursery provision, please visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working to check your eligibility and apply for a 30-hour childcare code.
Once you have received your code, please provide it to the school using the 30-hour application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VeUXq8miEk2YJ_Zx3yjz4cN45WT3dedLsp8l7UGso1JUMUlVU04wMjU3MFJQWDZCT0JYVTkySzZEVi4u , along with your National Insurance number and your child's date of birth, by Friday, 4th of December.
Please note that eligibility must be reconfirmed with HMRC every three months. If you do not reconfirm your details on time, your child may no longer be eligible for the additional funded hours.
We encourage families to apply as soon as possible to avoid delays in securing their place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 30-hour funded childcare offer?
The Government offers eligible working families up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time for children aged 3 and 4.

Who is eligible?
Most working parents may be eligible if they:
• Work and earn at least the minimum required amount.
• Do not earn more than the Government's maximum income threshold.
• Meet the eligibility criteria set by HMRC.
• To check eligibility, visit: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

How do I apply?
1. Visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working
2. Apply for your 30-hour childcare code.
3. Receive your 11-digit eligibility code.
4. Complete the school's application form.
Provide:
5. Your eligibility code
6. Your child's date of birth
7. Your National Insurance number

How long does it take to get a code?
Many parents receive an eligibility code immediately after applying online. However, some applications may take longer if HMRC requires additional information.
We encourage parents to apply as early as possible before their child is due to start.

How does the school check my code?
The school uses the information you provide to validate your code through the local authority's funding system.
We will need:
• Your 11-digit eligibility code
• Your child's date of birth
• Your National Insurance number
The validation itself normally takes only a few seconds, although we ask families to allow a few working days for administration and place confirmation.

What happens if my code cannot be validated?
We will contact you if:
• The code has been entered incorrectly.
• Your child's date of birth does not match HMRC records.
• Your National Insurance number is incorrect.
• The code has expired.
• HMRC requires further information.
You may be asked to log back into your Childcare Choices account to check your details.

What is reconfirmation?
Every three months, HMRC requires parents to reconfirm that they still meet the eligibility criteria.
HMRC will usually send reminders to the email address linked to your Childcare Choices account.

What happens if I forget to reconfirm?
If you do not reconfirm your eligibility on time:
• Your code may become invalid.
• Additional funded hours may stop at the end of the grace period.
• You may become responsible for paying for any additional childcare hours used.

Will I lose my place if my circumstances change?
Children are usually entitled to continue receiving funded hours during a Government-defined grace period if eligibility changes.
The school will discuss the available options with you should this situation arise.

Do I need to apply again each year?
No. However, you must continue to reconfirm your eligibility with HMRC every three months while you are claiming the additional funded hours.

Can both parents work?
Yes. In most cases, both parents in a two-parent household must meet the eligibility criteria unless specific exemptions apply.

Can self-employed parents apply?
Yes. Self-employed parents may be eligible provided they meet the Government's requirements.

Are meals, trips and additional activities included?
The funded entitlement covers childcare and early education only.
The school will provide separate information about any optional charges, such as meals, consumables or additional activities, where applicable.

How will I know if my child has been offered a place?
Once we have:
• Received your application form,
• Checked availability,
• Validated your eligibility code,
We will contact you to confirm your child's place and provide start-date and induction information.

Who can I contact for help?
If you have any questions about our nursery provision or need support with your application, please contact the school office on 01293 524076 or office@tbps.org.uk