Time for twos, extra time and more!
early years
Early years update - March 2024
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⏰*Working parents - don't miss the 31 March deadline to sign up for or to renew your 15 hours funded childcare for two year olds or 30 hours for three and four year olds* ⏰
*Find out more and register* [
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Early education offers so many benefits to children, including developing their social skills like sharing, turn taking and making and playing with friends; this helps children become ready for school. If you have a pre-school child, find out what childcare support might be available for you at:
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Time for twos
15 hours funded childcare has been extended and is now available for eligible working parents of two-year olds as well as families on certain benefits.
In Dudley, this is called time for twos.
If your child turns two before 31 March you can apply for a place now to start in April 2024.
More and how to apply on our time for twos web pages [
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extra time
Do you have a child aged 3-4 years old?
You could be eligible for 30 hours funded childcare.
Registration for next term closes 31 March so make sure you apply in good time!
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Find out more by visiting Dudley's early years pages. [
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Universal credit childcare choices
Do you get Universal Credit and need help with childcare costs?
Find out what helps in available through childcare choices by visiting their website. [
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Universal credit childcare choices
Working families in Dudley can sign up for tax free childcare, where the government adds £2 to every £8 paid in, up to £2,000 per child per year and up to £4,000 if your child has special educational needs or disabilities.
Find out more at on the Childcare Choices website [
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Home learning
Every interaction is a chance to build your child’s brain. Anytime, anywhere, at home or out and about, it all adds up.
Learn more about the impact you can have by visiting the national Start for Life website [
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reading to baby
Dudley's speech and language pathway is now available online, providing a hub of resources for parents and carers to support their child in this important development process. The new web pages [
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Wraparound care 2
Do you use before or after school clubs? Would you like to but they’re not available in your area? Do you have a child approaching school age so you might need this type of childcare in the future? Tell us what ‘wraparound’ care facilities you think are needed in the borough by completing a short survey.
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Early years apprenticeships
Spark children’s imaginations and make a difference to their development, while you earn as you learn with early years apprenticeships.
Find out more about becoming an early years educator. [
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