Nursery guides for parents
Practical, up-to-date advice on every stage of early years childcare.
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Funding & Costs
30 hours funded childcare: a plain-English guide for working parents
Who qualifies for 30 hours funded childcare in England, how the hours work in practice, and the steps to apply and reconfirm your code.
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15 hours free childcare: who qualifies and how to claim it
A clear breakdown of the 15 hours free childcare entitlements in England, the universal offer for 3–4s, support for 2-year-olds and working parent hours.
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Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers compared
How Tax-Free Childcare works, who can still use childcare vouchers, and how to work out which saves your family more money.
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How much does nursery cost in the UK?
What drives UK nursery fees, how costs vary by region and age, and practical ways to budget and reduce your childcare bill.
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