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Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare are government schemes to help parents/carers with the cost of childcare. Both schemes can be applied for through a single online application. For more information please visit the website provided.
Childcare Choices
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds For families in England, receiving some form of support With 2-year-old children 15 hours of…
How to become a childminder
Information on how to become a childminder or how to start working in childcare can be found on the following link http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Working-in-early-years-and-childcare.aspx
Free Early Education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
Free early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds Universal entitlement All three and four year old children are entitled to free early education and childcare for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. Additional hours can be accessed at a…
Choosing Childcare
Families use childcare for many reasons - to help you work, look for jobs, train or study or just take time out, and to help your child’s development. In Wigan we have various types of childcare providers including childminders, school nurseries, pre schools, Out of…
Nannies and Au pairs (also known as a Home Childcarer)
For many families a Nanny or an Au Pair is a well-liked alternative to nurseries or childminding, they can offer flexibility for parents looking after children in their own homes. Nannies can work on a daily basis or live in the home providing early starts…
How to access your 30 hour and Tax-Free Childcare account with HMRC
Whether you have applied for 30 hours free childcare, a Tax-Free Childcare account or both with HMRC you will need access to your account from time to time. This could be to view your 30 hour, 11 digit eligibility code or to read a secure…
Admission to Primary School
Children can start in Reception class the September after their 4th birthday. You can register your child at any Wigan Primary School, no later than the beginning of November before the child is due to start school the following September. This is not an application for…
How do I apply for the extended 3-4 year old 30 hour entitlement?
Update July 2020 - Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live with, are: on furlough not able to work or you’re working…
Childcare for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Choosing childcare can be a difficult decision it is a huge part of your child’s development and helps them become more independent learning through play building friendships and gaining skills that will help them through life. Here in Wigan all our childcare providers are fully…