Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 38303

Childcare

Tabled: 13 March 2025

Answered: 29 March 2025

Question

Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason eligibility dates for free childcare provision are set from 1 April rather than aligning with the tax year ending on 5 April; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the el

Answer

Stephen Morgan

The entitlements work on a termly basis, so children become eligible from the term after they reach the relevant age and/or after they or their parents meet the eligibility criteria. Terms begin on 1 September, 1 January or 1 April. Therefore, depending o...

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