service
Free
NCT Birth and Beyond Community Support is a programme that trains local women to become volunteer peer supporters in order to help mums during the all-important first 1,000 days.
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- Eligible children from 9 months to 5 years
Income
- In receipt of Universal Credit (or similar)
- Low Income
What is this service?
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15 hours funded early education and childcare for 2-year-olds (for eligible families not working or working on a low income and in receipt of certain government benefits)
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15 hours funded early education and childcare for children aged 9 months to 3 years (for eligible working families)
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15 hours funded childcare for all 3 and 4-year-olds
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30 hours funded childcare (for eligible working families)
From September 2025, working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Each of the childcare schemes mentioned above have different eligibility rules so you will need to check which of the schemes is right for you. More information on each scheme, including to how to apply is available from this page https://fsd.hounslow.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/Free_funded_help_paying_for_childcare.aspx
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Additional information: Please make sure you are aware if there are any additional charges before you accept a place with a childcare provider.
