Parent information
Helpful information to help you make a choice
It’s time for your little one to begin their journey in the world. Being in nursery will help to prepare them for school, gain confidence, and develop their social skills. At Tommies your child will take part in lots of fun activities – including messy play that some parents would much rather took place outside their home!
Nursery Funding
If you haven’t accessed nursery care for your child before, then you might not be aware of the various funding options available that will help reduce the cost of childcare.
Here we explain exactly what funding is available, how you can check what you’re entitled to, and how you can make use of your funding entitlement at a Tommies nursery
What funding options are available?
There are currently 3 funding options:
Eligibility criteria for 2-year-olds can vary depending on which Local Authority your child’s nursery is situated in.
Please follow the links below to check your Local Authority’s eligibility criteria:
Eligibility criteria for 3 & 4-year-olds
(15 hours)
No additional criteria are required for any 3 or 4-year-old to be eligible to receive the 15 hours NEF.
Eligibility criteria for 9+ month-olds
(30 hours)
Please visit Best Start in Life to see if you’re eligible to claim for 30 hours NEF.
If you are eligible for any of the above funding entitlements, you can claim up to a maximum of 15 or 30 hours of funding per week over the academic terms (Spring, Summer, and Autumn).
Making the Most of Your Funding
Funding is designed to support families with childcare costs during the academic term dates, which cover 38 weeks per year. However, because Tommies nurseries are open for 51 weeks of the year, we offer a stretched funding option.
This means your funded hours are spread across the entire year, helping to reduce your monthly childcare bill while giving you access to all-year-round care.
If you need more hours than your funding provides, we can offer additional sessions to suit your needs.
A Full Guide to Funding
To find out exactly how you can use your funding entitlement at Tommies Childcare, please find your preferred Tommies nursery’s funding guide below. You’ll find out exactly how much funding is available, whether you’re entitled to claim, and what effect the funding will have on your monthly childcare bill.
Additional Funding
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
EYPP is additional funding provided to early years settings to support your child’s learning and development. It’s available for children aged 3 and 4 years who are accessing funded early education and meet specific eligibility criteria (for example, if their parent receives certain benefits). The funding is paid directly to the nursery and is used to enhance your child’s education experience. Parents do not need to apply separately for EYPP. Instead, eligibility is checked when a funding declaration form is completed. The nursery will guide you through this as part of the enrolment or re-confirmation process.
Disability Access Fund (DAF)
DAF is a one-off annual payment made to the nursery if a 3 or 4-year-old child in their care receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA). This funding helps the setting to make reasonable adjustments and support access to early years education for children with disabilities. This funding is also paid directly to the nursery. If your child receives DLA, please inform the nursery and provide evidence of the allowance so that a claim can be made on your behalf.
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