Funding

All 3 to 4 year olds in Oxfordshire are entitled to free 15 hours early education and childcare.  Any extra sessions that your child attends are charged at £5.30 per hour.

Children are eligible from the term following their third birthday. 

Date of 3rd birthday                      Government-funded pre-school entitlement starts from 

1 April - 31 August                          Term 1 - September

1 September - 31 December    Term 2 - January

1 January - 31 March                    Term 3 - April

HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CHILDCARE - Government help with childcare costs for parents.

Working parents may also be eligible for the extended hours (30 hours),  currently available for children aged 3-4 years.

For Information, eligibility criteria  and links to apply visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Is your child two?

If your child is two (for families receiving some additional forms of government support) you may qualify for 15 hours of free early education - visit early education for two-years old

From Apr 2024 - Up to 15 hours for eligible working families with a 2-year-old. 

For Information, eligibility criteria  and links to apply visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

If you would like to arrange a visit to view the Pre-school, please call  01865 820364 or email the school office on office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk.