More Free Nursery Hours Coming!

 (From September 2025 for Working Parents) For many parents in the UK, childcare for young children is one of the largest expenses. Good news: starting in September 2025, the UK’s free childcare hours program will significantly expand, potentially saving families hundreds of pounds per month and thousands per year.

 

What’s Changing?

 

Currently, free nursery hours are provided under different rules depending on the child’s age:

Child’s Age Free Hours Per Week (for working parents)
9 months – 2 years 15 hours (from September 2024)
2 – 3 years 15 hours (from April 2024)
3 – 4 years 30 hours

From September 2025:

Child’s Age Free Hours Per Week (for working parents)
9 months – 4 years 30 hours

This means that working parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years will be able to receive 30 free hours of childcare per week, instead of the current 15.

 

Who can benefit?

 

The service is available to parents who:

  • Are working (employees, self-employed, or directors of LTD companies).
  • Earn at least the minimum wage (around £195 per week).
  • Have applied for free hours.

 

Significant Savings!

 

If the cost of an hour at nursery is around £10, then by increasing free hours from 15 to 30 per week for 38 weeks a year, your savings could be approximately £5,700 annually—a substantial boost to your family budget!

 

How to apply?

 

If you need help with applying, completing documents, or require a consultation, we’re always ready to assist! +44 7555 858 858 (WhatsApp / Telegram) Capital Empire