HOLDING PAGE - Local Offer Early Years, Childcare & Funding

In Havering our early years registered providers deliver safe, caring and fun Ofsted registerd provision following the early education curriculum the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from birth to five.  School age children also attend, breakfast, afterschool and holiday provision and therefore choosing the right type of early education and childcare provider is very important 

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  1. Choosing an early education or childcare provider
    It is important to think about what you and your child need when looking for an early education and childcare provider. Early education and childcare providers are used to being asked questions and will be happy to answer any you may have before or after you have contacted…

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  2. Early Learning for 2 year olds (15 hours funding)
    Your 2-year-old can receive early learning childcare funding if you live in England and receive some additional forms of support. Giving your 2-year-old a head start in learning can be great for their future. Early years education can help little ones make friends and play,…

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  3. 3 and 4 year old early education and childcare (15 and 30 hour offers)
    All 3 and 4-year-olds who live in England are eligible for 15 hours of early education and childcare, irrespective of income levels, benefit status, or family circumstances. Working parents may also be eligible for an extended 15 hours of childcare called 30 Hours Childcare, offering…

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  4. Early Years Pupil Premium for 3 and 4 year olds
    Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding given to early years providers to improve the education they provide to some eligible children. Childcare providers can claim this additional funding to spend on enriching the child's education. EYPP funding could help…

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  5. Tax Free Childcare for working parents
    For eligible working parents who can get a £2 top-up for every £8 towards the cost of their childcare. Tax free child care is available to eligible working families with children under the age of 12, (or 17 for children with a disability), with the…

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  6. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusion Funding and Disability Access Funding
    Children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) may be eligible for additional funding to support them to access an early education or childcare provider.  The additional funding available, where eligible, is paid directly to the provider: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusion Funding for 2,…

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Related services
  1. Care to Learn

External Links
  1. Apply for 2 Year Old Funding
  2. Apply for 30 hours Childcare and Tax Free Childcare
  3. Apply for a School Place
  4. The Early Years Curriculum EYFS
  5. Help with Childcare Choices and Fees
  6. Ofsted Website
  7. Family and Childcare Trust
  8. Foundation Years
  9. Parents in Partnership - Independent Advice for Children with SEND

What's on

  1. Tigers JFC SEN Football
    Tuesday 5:30pm to 6:30.pm term time only ‐ Brittons School
  2. Havering PARA Arts - Clay Modelling Sessions
    Fairkytes Arts Centre
  3. Senior Revellers SEND Youth Group
    Thursday's 7pm - 9pm ‐ Royals Youth Centre
  4. Havering SEND Early Years Support Service - Toileting Workshop
    Monday 8 June 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ‐
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