Early Years Free Entitlement (EYFE)

Currently Early Years Free Entitlement is available for every child from the term after their third birthday until the school term following their fifth birthday. From April 2024, funded early education and childcare will be expanding and the new entitlements will be introduced in phases:

From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2 year olds can access 15 hours funded early education and childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child's 2nd birthday. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.

Read more at Surrey County Council's website.

Currently a child is entitled to receive Early Years Free Entitlement (EYFE) for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. This funding is claimed on behalf of the child by the playgroup. You can use your EYFE hours towards morning and/or afternoon sessions and lunch club up to a maximum of 15 hours per week. Please note: No less than 2.5 hours or more than 10 hours can be allocated per day.