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.
Parents who are working and have three and four year olds eligible for claiming funded extended hours (30 hours free childcare), must make sure that they apply to HMRC no later than 31 December 2022.
Parents with the 30 hours code need to ensure that their details are up to date. Details must be checked every three months by logging in to their Childcare Account
For more information about how to get help paying for childcare: