Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September. Eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before September 1 can apply.
It follows the rollout of 15 funded hours for children from 9 months last September. Hull Council says it anticipates that approximately 2,400 children aged two or under will be eligible for the expanded childcare offer – and a total of 4,500 families across the city could benefit from the 30 hours of funded childcare, across all ages, until they start school.
Eligibility depends on whether you’re working, your income and your child’s age and circumstances. Full details about eligibility requirements can be found here.
Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services, said: “Our ambition is for Hull to be a great city to live and raise your family in.
“While take up in Hull is really positive, we want to encourage all eligible parents in Hull to apply and access the free provision available to them.
“Nursery settings give children the chance to explore and learn in a new environment, setting them up for formal education when they later begin school.”
The council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is also on hand to provide support and answer any questions. Visit their website, call 01482 318 318, or email on fis@hullcc.gov.uk. There are also updates on their Facebook page.