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Best Start in Life - How 30 hours childcare works

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Official source URLhttps://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families/how-it-works/

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How to Apply for 30 Hours of Free Childcare for Working Parents in England

Apply online for 30 hours of funded childcare in England for an eligible child aged 9 months to 4 years, including income rules, term deadlines and the childcare code.

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