Early Years Foundation Stage
The framework for childcare and early education from birth to 5.
Early years education
Information for parents about funded education for children from under five years old.
In this section
Free education for 2 year olds
Some 2 year olds are eligible for 15 hours free early education funding.
Free education for 3 - 4 year
Early Education Fund for 3 and 4 year olds - universal entitlement (15 hours) and (30 hours).
Eligible working families
Information about funded childcare for eligible working families from 9 months - 4 years