The Hamlet Preschool accepts Early Education and Childcare Funding, which begins the term following your child’s third birthday, or for children who are eligible for the Working Parent Entitlement, from the term following their second birthday. 

Early Education & Childcare Funding

At our preschool, we’re here to support every child’s learning journey. If your child is eligible for ‘Early Education and Childcare funding’ from the Local Authority, we’ll ask you to complete a claim form at the start of your child's journey with us. This helps us access funding on your behalf to cover your child’s sessions. If your child's circumstances change we will ask you to provide an updated claim form.

The amount of funding we receive is based on your child’s ‘Individual Cycle of Eligibility.’ Sometimes, children may use more hours than their allocated entitlement for the term. If that happens we will ask you to settle the fees for any additional hours allocated.

Funding Entitlements

  • 15 hours per week of funded early education for most children.
  • 30 hours per week for families eligible for the Working Parent Entitlement (term-time only).

Funding is available from the date the place is offered until the end of the term after your child turns 5.

Working Parent Entitlement & Funding

Parents who qualify for the Working Parent Entitlement can receive up to 30 hours of funded early education per week. However, at The Hamlet Preschool, we are able to accept a maximum of 25 hours per week during term time.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss additional hours, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We're happy to help!

Inclusive Support for Every Child

We welcome all children and are dedicated to supporting their educational journey. We actively identify children who may be eligible for additional funding, including:

  • Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
  • Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
  • Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Fund (SENDIF)

We also explore other available funding options to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Session Fees

We offer flexible options to suit your child’s needs:

  • Full 5-hour session: £47.25
  • Extensions to regular sessions: £9.50 per hour

If you’d like to add extra hours or extend your child’s sessions, please speak with our Preschool Manager in advance to confirm availability.

Payment Information

Fees are payable termly in advance. Invoices will be sent out before the start of each new term for your convenience.