We look forward to welcoming your child at Hamble Village Playschool. To learn
more, please email Lou Britten in the first instance:
Julie@hamblevillageplayschool.org.uk.
Our address is:
Lou Britten
Hamble Village Playschool
Memorial Hall (Rear)
High Street
Hamble-le-Rice
Southampton
SO31 4JE
The Playschool charges £5.61 per hour until the term following the
child’s third birthday, which is payable in advance. For Children aged 2 years old the Playschool charges £7.81 per hour.
Children will be
eligible for up to 15 hours of free education (subject to availability) from
the term following their third birthday which is funded by the government
under the Extended Flexible Entitlement scheme. Should your child claim their
grant elsewhere, Playschool will charge a top-up fee, in line with the grant
payment, which currently stands at £5.61 per hour. Fees continue to be
payable when a child is either absent without notice, or absent for a short
period. In cases of prolonged absence, parents should consult the Committee.
Each child’s attendance at the Playschool is conditional upon continued
payment of fees, and for eligible three and four year olds, the completion of
a grant claim under the Extended Flexible Entitlement scheme. 4 weeks'
notice is required should you wish to cancel your child’s sessions at
Playschool.
Your 30 Hours Childcare and Tax-Free Childcare
All children are eligible for the Early Years Education (EYE) Grant (from
the term AFTER their 3rd birthday), entitling you to up to 15 hours per week
free childcare. This is extended to 30 hours if you meet the necessary
criteria.
Should you exceed the free entitlement then a ‘top-up’ charge
will apply. This hourly charge will be in line with our grant funding,
which currently stands at £5.61 per hour. The fees for non-grant
children are £5.61 per hour.
Parents can also claim Tax-Free Childcare. For every £8 you pay in,
the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child.
For further information and to check your eligibility on the above and the
30 hour entitlement, please go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in
phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age
of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support. The changes are
being introduced gradually to make sure that providers can meet the needs of
more families. This means that:
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From April 2024, eligible working parents of
2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.
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From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will
be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9
months to 3-year-olds.
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From September 2025, eligible working
parents with a child from 9 months old up to school age will be
entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Please visit
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
to check your eligibility.