FUNDING – FAMILY-RUN NURSERY, NOTTINGHAM

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Funded Early Education

At Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, we provide funded early education places for children aged 9 months to 4 years. Eligible children can access 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare from the term after they become eligible. In our Baby Room, Toddler Room and Pre-School Room we use this funding across our sessions and offer additional paid hours if needed to suit individual childcare needs. Our approach follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in a nurturing, play-based environment that encourages confidence, independence, and key developmental skills.

Child painting a ceramic pottery model at school concept for art and creative education

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How Government Funding Works

Government-funded childcare is subject to eligibility, availability, and local authority guidance. Funded hours are offered on a stretched basis, according to our nursery policy. Families may incur additional charges for meals, extra sessions, or additional services outside the funded allocation. To access funding, parents and carers should visit the Best Start in Life website at https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ and complete the online application. Successful applicants will receive an eligibility code, which must be shared with the nursery for validation.

.Please use our contact us tab to request our funding information booklet for the most up-to-date information on our delivery of funding and charges.

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Checking Eligibility And Maintaining Funding

To confirm a funded place, the eligibility code must be provided along with your National Insurance number and your child’s date of birth. We validate this information before confirming enrolment. Codes need to be reconfirmed approximately every three months to remain valid. At Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, we guide families through this process, offering clear instructions and support so that children can benefit from government funding while parents can plan childcare arrangements confidently.