Parents of children two-years-old on or before December 31 to apply for 15 hours of free childcare.
The childcare, Better 2gether Funding, is for parents who are on income support, job seekers allowance, those who earn less than £16,190 before tax and are on tax credits or £15,400 if they are on Universal Credit, and those with a child who have a statutory statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan is also eligible.
The funding is for up to 15 hours of childcare over 38 weeks a year, and can be used at local nurseries, pre-schools and childminders.
Lucy Townsend, corporate director for people at Wiltshire Council
Lucy Townsend, corporate director for people at Wiltshire Council said: “We would encourage eligible parents to apply for the Better 2gether childcare funding
“Parents can apply for 15 hours a week of free childcare as research has shown that good quality early education is good for children. It can also be good for parents, giving them a break and the time to do the things they need to do.
“All childcare is provided by registered professionals who are fully trained in looking after children, have been police checked and who currently hold either a good or outstanding Ofsted grading.”
For more detail on eligibility and to apply for funding, please click here.
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