Welcome to
Nursery Grants
There are many ways now to get support with paying for the ever increasing costs of Childcare fees and here at Kincraig we want to support parents and families in the best ways we can.
There are many ways in which you can get financial support to help with childcare fees but this all depends on your circumstances. Childcare choices is an excellent website which shows and explains your options.
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Please take a look at all the following options, you may be eligible for one or more. If you would like any further information regarding the support, please contact the school office.
From the term after your child turns two, they may be eligible for up to 15 hours a week free, flexible childcare for 38 weeks per year. This is called the Free Early Education Entitlement and is paid for by the Government. Click here to see if you meet the criteria.
3 and 4 Year Old Grant
From the term after your child turns three, all children in the United Kingdom are eligible for 15 hours a week free, flexible childcare for 38 weeks per year. This is called the Universal Free Entitlement. To claim this, just pop into Nursery and fill a quick form out and this will then start the grant process.
From the term after your child turns three, he or she may be eligible for up to 30 hours a week free, flexible childcare for 38 weeks per year. This is called the Extended Free Entitlement. Click here to see if you meet the criteria.
This a scheme for working families including those who are self-employed. It supports families with children under 12 years of age. For every £8 you put into a government account, they will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child, per year.
You can claim up to 70% of your childcare costs back through this scheme.
You can claim up to 85% of your childcare costs back through this scheme
For those who potentially want to go back to higher education but need support in covering childcare costs.
