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Childcare support can help your child explore, learn and make friends while giving you the support you need. With recent changes to childcare support, like 30 hours childcare for working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years, you might now be eligible for more help than ever before.

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Early learning at home 

Whether the next step for your child is starting childcare, or school, the little things you do at home like chatting, reading, or playing, can really help your child’s brain develop and get them ready for what's next. It all adds up.

Find plenty of quick tips and fun ideas to try together at home on the Start for Life website.

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“Attending childcare has significantly improved our children's social and language skills. I noticed a positive change in their behaviour and they are excited to go to nursery! Even if I were a multimillionaire, I would still use formal childcare.”

Jason, a parent of two from Bradford uses Tax-Free childcare and 30 hours childcare for working parents