Access codes for 15 and 30 hours of childcare per week from 9 months old.

From 1 September 2025, eligible working parents can apply for 30 hours childcare for children from 9 months old.

Parents have until 31st August 2025 to apply for a code, and we provide support with applications. 

To apply for a childcare code each parent needs to be working and earning the equivalent of 16 hours a week at national minimum/living wage and under £100,000 adjusted net income per year. This means that each parent needs to earn from just over £8,600 per year to be eligible for 15 hours a week of childcare during term time.

There is more information on the childcare support available to parents on the Childcare Choices website, where they can explore the early education entitlements and other government help with childcare costs.

• For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK 
• Earning under £100,00 and an average of £167 per week
• Who are not recieving Tax Credits, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers
• With children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled)
• For every £8 you pay into an online account, the Government will add an extra £2, upto £2,000 per child per year

Please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check your eligibility.