How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Published: 6/2/2025

Working parents in England can now apply for 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged nine months and older, to help more parents return to work. In addition to this, parents of three and four-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours of government-funded childcare. However, concerns remain about the availability of staff and childcare places. The government aims to support working families with these schemes, but challenges like high childcare costs and varying arrangements across the UK persist.