Funding

Registered early years childcare providers are required to offer what is known as the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is the first stage of the National Curriculum and is called this because it aims to give children secure foundations for later learning. It builds on what children already know, their interests and what they can do and helps them to develop using play activities.

Your child is entitled to 15 hours free early education per week for up to 38 weeks per year, funded by Kent County Council.

This funding starts the next full term following your child's third birthday.

Our Finance Administrator will contact KCC on your behalf and arrange the funding, you don't need to do anything!

Read more on the KCC website