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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 forms of support With 2-year-old children 15 hours of…
Choosing Childcare
Struggled to find childcare? Please complete this very short survey: bit.ly/FIS_survey 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…
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…
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…
Tax Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare are new government schemes to help parents with the cost of childcare. Both schemes can be applied for through a single online application – the childcare service. See the attached link to the right for more information. …
Free Early Education and Childcare for 2 Year Olds
Did you know that some children who are aged two years of age can access 15 hours of free early education and childcare? Currently the criteria for 2-year-olds in England to get free early education and Childcare is the following: All two years old who…
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…
Hungry Little Minds
Everyday moments can be used to boost your child’s learning, and they are interested in all sorts of things. The Hungry Little Minds campaign provides lots of simple tips and activities that you can slot into your routine and that children love: • Children will…
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…