15/30 Funding Guidance
We accept 15- and 30-hour government funding if your child is registered for the full year-round.
When can I use the entitlement from?
| When your child turns the relevant age | When they can get their hours from |
| 1st January to 31st March | Term starting on or after 1st April |
| 1st April to 31st August | Term starting on or after 1st September |
| 1st September to 31st December | Term starting on or after 1st January |
Are there any additional fees?
- Additional fees are applied to the funded sessions (Please see the price list)
- Extra hours must be booked in advance and are charged at £20 per hour.
What do I need to do next?
- Before applying for a funded place, please ensure you have the government funding code ready.
- To register your child's place at Fairyland, we ask for a completed application form, a £100 registration fee, and a deposit of a one-month fee.
- To cancel your place, 6 weeks' notice is required, and on your last day, your deposit will be refunded to your account.
As part of the government’s 15- and 30-hour early education funding, we are required to clearly explain how we use the funding and why an additional fee is charged for children accessing these funded hours.
About the Funding
The government funding is intended to cover only the fundamental childcare element. It does not cover the full cost of providing high-quality early years education, nor does it include many essential services, resources, and consumables that we provide every day.
Why We Charge an Additional Fee
To maintain the high standard of care and education your child receives, we apply a weekly charge. This contribution enables us to continue offering a safe, nurturing, and well-resourced environment. The fee helps cover the following:
- Staffing and high adult-to-child ratios that exceed minimum requirements
- Meals, snacks, drinks, and any dietary-specific food
- Consumables, including nappies, wipes, gloves, sun cream, craft materials, baking ingredients, and cleaning products
- Educational resources and equipment, both indoors and outdoors
- Extra activities and enhancements, such as dance class, physical development sessions, and sensory or messy play materials
- Premises costs, including heating, lighting, maintenance, and insurance
- Safety and compliance, including fire checks, health and safety equipment, and regular training for staff
The government does not fund these items, and they are essential to maintaining the quality and breadth of experiences we offer.
Our Commitment
We remain committed to:
- Providing high-quality early education for every child
- Being transparent about how fees are used
- Ensuring our setting continues to be safe, engaging, and enriching
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the funding or the additional charge, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help.