Free Early Education (FEE):
The following information details how your child can access their FEE hours at Badgers Bridge
Free Early Education & Additional Fees
All children become eligible for Free Early Education the term after they become 3. Some 2 year olds may also be eligible for funding. Other fees will still apply. It is the parents responsibility to claim for the 30 hours funding. Parents/carers are asked to check with the manager to find out if their child qualifies or access the following link to apply online:
A child is eligible for FEE at the start of the term after their second (if eligible), or third birthday in line with the Department for Education table below:
| A Child Born On Or Between | Will Be Eligible For A Free Place From |
|---|---|
| 1st April and 31st August | Start of term 1, in September, following their 2nd/3rd birthday |
| 1st September and 31st December | Start of term 3, in January, following their 2nd/3rd birthday |
| 1st January and 31st March | Start of term 5, in April, following their 2nd/3rd birthday |
Each child who has either FF2 or the Universal funding only will be funded to a maximum of 15 hours per week over a minimum of 2 days. No session is to be longer than 10 hours per day or shorter than 2.5 hours per day for 38 weeks per year.
We also offer limited funding for 30 hours. This is called the Working Family Entitlement. You will need to apply for your own unique code from Gov.UK. Please speak to a manager about this if you are wanting to apply with us.
At Badgers Bridge the funded hours are offered flexibly, adhering to the above guidelines. We will contact you prior to the start of the term to confirm how many funded hours you wish to utilise and ask you to confirm by signing a parental declaration form. The claim process is undertaken by the nursery and the funded sessions provided will be clearly shown on your invoice.
Children attending extra days/sessions in addition to their funding will be charged at our current rates. You will be invoiced in the usual way, showing how many funded hours your child is receiving in that period and what the additional charges are.
