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30-hour free childcare entitlement

We invite views on how we should provide an extended entitlement of up to 30 hours' free childcare for working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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We’re seeking views on:

how local authorities should work with childcare providers to provide the entitlement
how we meet the needs of working parents
provision for children with special education needs and disabilities
how local authorities tell parents about locally available childcare
how local authorities would operate a ‘grace period’ (what happens if a parent loses their eligibility for the entitlement)

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