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Where to start 🤯 can someone explain the process please. I’ve heard a mixture of how & when to apply for the “free hours”

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I have applied for the 30 hours already for September/October

Your LO needs to have turned 9 months before the term begins and you need to be back at work before the 30th of September to qualify for them to start during Autumn term otherwise you qualify from the term after. You can also book AL from the 30th of September to qualify as it automatically cancels your Mat leave

You also need to make a set amount of money within the next 3 months after applying to qualify so if you are expecting your salary to drop, it is best to do it before that happens

You need to log into your tax free childcare account so that it remains open every 3 months. This is an addition to the free hours. When you apply for the 30 hours the website will guide you to also open this account which is used to pay your childcare provider. If you add £200 into this account, the government top it up by £50. There is a limit on how much they can add to it but I can't remember

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