FUNDING
As St Sebastian's Daycare & Nursery provision operates in line with St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School term dates only, government-funded childcare is accessed during term time rather than being stretched across the full calendar year. This enables families to maximise their funded entitlement across the school week, reducing the amount of additional childcare they need to purchase during term time.
Please Note:
- A parental declaration form is required at the beginning of each term for funded places.
- Parents are responsible for informing us of any changes in eligibility or circumstances.
GOVERNMENT FUNDED CHILDCARE : OPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
THE 'UNIVERSAL' OFFER - 15 HOURS FUNDING
The 15hours Government Funded Childcare entitlement is available for:
- Eligible children aged 9 months to 2 years (subject to Government eligibility criteria);
- All children aged 3 and 4 years (universal entitlement)
Government-funded childcare is allocated from the term following your child's eligible birthday, in line with national funding regulations.
The universal entitlement for 3 and 4-year-olds is automatic. You do not need to apply for a code; simply speak to our school office regarding nursery availability.
THE 'WORKING FAMILY' OFFER - 30 HOURS FUNDING
The 30 hours Government Funded Childcare entitlement is available for:
- Eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years (subject to Government eligibility criteria);
- Eligible children aged 3 to 4-years-old who can claim an additional 15hours (subject to Government eligibility criteria).
You can apply for your funding code once your child reaches 23 weeks old. Funding starts the term after they reach the relevant age:
| To start in September | To start in January | To start in April |
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| Apply by 31st August | Apply by 31st December | Apply by 31st March |
To access the Working Family Funding (the extra 15 hours for 3/4-year-olds or the full 30 hours for younger children), you must:
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Check Eligibility: Visit childcarechoices.gov.uk to confirm you qualify.
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Get Your Code: Apply through the government portal to receive your 11-digit eligibility code.
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Bring it to Us: Give your code and National Insurance number to our school office.
Important: You must reconfirm your eligibility code every 3 months via your Government Gateway account to keep your funded place active.
ST SEBASTIAN'S NURSERY & DAYCARE FUNDED SESSIONS
St Sebastian's Daycare & Nursery funding model has been developed in collaboration with Liverpool City Council's Early Years Team. One of the key benefits of our funding model is that it provides greater flexibility whilst helping to reduce childcare costs for many families.
As St Sebastian's Daycare & Nursery operates in line with St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School term dates only, government-funded childcare is accessed during term time rather than being stretched across the full calendar year. This enables eligible families to maximise their funded entitlement across the school week, reducing the amount of additional childcare they need to purchase during term time.
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15 HOURS GOVERNMENT FUNDED CHILDCARE ST SEBASTIAN'S NURSERY & DAYCARE : 15 HOURS PROVISION |
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SESSION |
Subject to availability, families may choose either: Morning Session: 8.45am – 11.45am (Monday – Friday, Term Time Only) OR Afternoon Session: 12.15pm - 3.15pm (Monday - Friday, Term Time Only) |
| DAILY CHARGE | There is NO CHARGE for 15 hours funded sessions |
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30 HOURS GOVERNMENT FUNDED CHILDCARE ST SEBASTIAN'S NURSERY & DAYCARE : 30 HOURS PROVISION |
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Subject to availability, 30 hour provision is: 9.00am - 3.00pm (Monday - Friday, Term Time Only) |
| DAILY CHARGE | Lunch consumables charge: £2.50 per day |