Fees, Funding and Sessions

Fees, Funding and Sessions

ALL children are eligible for 15 hours of Nursery funding a week from the term after they turn 3 years old, this is called the "universal offer". Working parents of 3 and 4 year-olds may be eligible for an extended entitlement of an additional 15 hours (often called 30 hours childcare).

From September 2025, working parents of 2-year-olds may also be eligible for 30 hours a week of nursery funding from the term after their child turns 9 months old. 

Please visit the Childcare Choices website for full details on early years funding: Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK

Some families of 2 year olds may also be eligible for 15 hours of funding from the term after they turn 2. This is called FEET/Disadvantage Funding.  Please go to the Local Authority Website and search for 2-year-old funding for details on eligibility and how to apply online.

At Hardwick, 30 hours funded place:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.40 - 3.15, Wednesday until 12:45pm, with the option to top up on a Wednesday afternoon 12.45 - 3.15, costing £13.75. 

15 hours funded place: 

Monday and Tuesday 8.40 - 3.15, Wednesday morning until 11am

or

Wednesday from 1:00pm, Thursday and Friday 8.40 - 3.15

Times	2 year olds	3 - 4 year olds
First Half of the Week
Monday and Tuesday 8.40am - 3.15pm Wednesday  8.40am - 11am	15 hours funded	15 hours funded
Second Half of the Week
Wednesday 1pm - 3.15pm Thursday and Friday 8.40am - 3.15pm	15 hours funded	15 hours funded
30 Hours over the Week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.40am - 3.15pm Wednesday 8.40am - 12.45pm	30 hours funded places available from September 2025 or 15 hours funded + £97.50 per week  Optional top up on a Wednesday, 12.45pm - 3.15pm, £16.25 (2 year olds)	30 hours funded Option to top up on a Wednesday, 12.45pm - 3.15pm, £13.75 (3 - 4 year olds)