Free childcare for children aged 9 months to 2 years old
From September 2024 working families may be eligible to receive up to 15 hours funded childcare per week (38 weeks per year) once their child turns 9 months.
You will need to apply for a code at and give this to your childcare provider.
You need to request this code between 12 May and 31 August to be able to use this new support from September.
From September 2025, most working parents of children aged 9 months will be able to access 30 hours per week free up until they start school.
More information
Full information, including eligibility details, is available on the government's website.
This website also contains a useful tool that can advise you more on financial support for childcare based on your specific situation.