Here is the latest news and important dates for this month.

New FREE Hours Funding

The funding is now extended to children from 9 months old of working parents who can now claim 30 hours from the term AFTER their 9-month birthday, so a Birthday in October can claim from January but must put claim in BEFORE 31st December.

FREE 30 Hour Entitlement

Eligible 3 year old's will be entitled to 30 hours FREE childcare.  (Those not eligible for 30 hours will still get 15 hours FREE)

To QUALIFY each parent needs to be working a MINIMUM of 16 hours on the national minimum wage per week - so £111.00 - but no more than £100,000.00 PA.  If you are a SINGLE parent you need to work a minimum of 16 hours as above.

Your can check your eligibility for the scheme online at HMRC 30 Hours Free

or call HMRC Helpline 0300 123 4097

Once you receive your confirmation of eligibility letter WE NEED a copy with your DERN number, Child’s Date of Birth and parents NI number.

Funding MUST be renewed every 3 months.

The Isle of Wight Council Offer website has been designed to help parents and carers find the right support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. All families need extra support from time to time. Knowing what is available gives you more choice and more control over what support is right for your child.

Use the link to find out more. www.iwight.com/localoffer