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Free early education entitlement

Find out about funded early education for 9 months to 4 year olds and working families.

Free childcare for some 2-year-olds

Check if your 2-year-old can get 15 hours free education and childcare. How to apply, use and secure your free place.

Free childcare for all 3 to 4-year-olds

Children aged 3 to 4 in England can get 15 hours a week free childcare. Find out how to use it and secure your free place.

Free childcare if you're working

Check if you can get free childcare for your child from aged 9 months to 4 years old if you work.

Free early education entitlement queries

Ask questions about Southwark's free early education entitlement

Page last updated: 26 March 2025

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