This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and childcare practitioners.
Ukraine Welcome Guide
Early years education and childcare, families entering the UK through the:
- Ukraine Family Scheme or
- Homes for Ukraine (sponsorship) Scheme
will be able to access the following support if they meet the criteria.
- Free education and childcare for 2-year-olds - GOV.UK .
- 15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4-year-old - GOV.UK .
- 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK . You will need to have a UK National Insurance (NI) number.
- Tax free childcare - GOV.UK .
- Universal Credit - GOV.UK .
- Holiday Activities and Food Programme .
Check Early years and childcare for further details.
A list of providers offering free early education and childcare places to 2, 3 and 4 year old children is available on Slough Family Information Service website.
For more information: Ukraine Welcome Guide