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30hrs funding

I am currently on Maternity with my second child up until February 2027

Will I remain eligible for the 30hrs funding for my eldest child to continue to attend nursery when I am on statutory maternity / nil pay part of my maternity leave? I am beginning to panic that my funding will be withdrawn

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Yes I think so. Our funding wasn’t impacted when I had my second with my eldest at nursery using 30 hours funding. I’m pretty sure the official guidance says that you qualify whilst you are on maternity leave as you are technically still employed.

The website seems to imply you are entitled to it if you are on either shared parental, paternity or maternity leave. https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible

Yes I’m on Mat leave now on nil pay and still getting the funding x

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