Early Years Education
15 hours free early years education for children aged
three and four
All Local Authorities fund part-time early education places for all
three and four year olds (starting the term after their third birthday) in
maintained nurseries, primary school nursery classes, nurseries within
children’s centres, childminders and at nurseries, pre-schools (playgroups)
in the private, voluntary and independent sectors.
This entitlement for a free education place is for 15 hours a week,
38 weeks of the year (term-time). The 15 hours may be taken flexibly
although the amount of flexibility a childcare provider may be able
to offer varies. Parents/carers should contact the school or childcare
provider directly to find out what is available.
30 hours free early years education for children aged
three and four
Ealing is supporting the development of a new government scheme
that will offer additional childcare support for three and four-year-
olds who meet specific criteria based on family income and working
parents. Qualifying families will be offered an additional 15 hours free
childcare per week (bringing the total to 30 hours entitlement), which
may extend into school holidays.
This scheme aims to enable parents to extend their work hours to
improve their circumstances and act as an incentive for parents to return
to work.
15 hours free early years education for children aged two
If you are on low income from work or from benefits – your two-year-old
may be entitled to a free childcare place for 15 hours a week, 38 weeks
of the year. Find out if you qualify by completing a quick online eligibility
checker found at www.ealingfamiliesdirectory.org.uk Alternatively, call
the FIS to do the check for you.
This prospectus outlines the maintained schools and indicates those
which have nursery classes. For information on other childcare providers
visit www.ealingfamiliesdirectory.org.uk where you can search your
nearest Ofsted registered providers by using your postcode or contact:
Family Information Service (FIS)
020 8825 5588 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
[email protected]
The FIS can also advise on other sources of childcare funding
including Tax Credits.
Ealing Children’s Centres
The London Borough of Ealing’s Early Start Children’s Centres – offers a
range of activities and services for young children (pre-birth to age