Thousands get expanded childcare in Yorkshire and the Humber

New figures show that 52,878 children across the region are now in funded childcare places under the government’s 30 hours offer, part of a national total of 530,000. The scheme, which surpasses the original target of 500,000, is designed to support parents returning to work and to improve access to early education. Bridget Phillipson, education […]

HMRC applications for 30 hours of free childcare now open.

From today, working parents of children who will be nine months old before September 1 can apply for up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week — saving families as much as £7,500 a year per child. This builds on the successful rollout of 15 funded hours for children from nine months last September, […]

Shipley Market Revamp Update

SHIPLEY MARKET REVAMP The £4m transformation of Shipley Market is now set to begin in February and finish by November, following delays caused by rising material costs. The project, led by Shipley Town Council and delivered by Aureos (formerly Keltbray), will include new surfacing, lighting, drainage, seating, planting, and electric vehicle charging points. Market days […]

Finding Childcare in Bradford

Here’s a Meta-friendly, two-paragraph description for Childcare Services in Bradford (via Childcare.co.uk): Discover a wide range of trusted childcare options across Bradford through Childcare.co.uk. With over 290 registered providers including nurseries, childminders, nannies, babysitters, and holiday clubs, the platform helps parents find flexible care to suit their family’s needs. (Childcare.co.uk) Whether you’re looking for full-time […]

15 Hours Childcare at Little Hearts Nursery Shipley & Bradford

Funded Childcare Hours for Parents From September 2024, eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years can access up to 15 hours of funded childcare a week To apply, check your eligibility and apply for a code through GOV.UK You’ll need this code to give to your chosen childcare provider. All 3- […]

Bradford Everyone!

A Street Photographer’s Journey to Putting Bradford on the International Map Pioneers rarely see themselves as such—they’re too busy forging paths through uncharted territory, uncovering hidden worlds. For Ruxx Naqvi, what began as a necessity during the early pandemic evolved into self-discovery, fulfillment, and a passion for capturing the past to inform the present. Ruxx […]

Childcare For Working Parents

In the UK, working parents may be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, available for 38 weeks annually. This provision is part of the government’s Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme, designed to support families balancing work and childcare responsibilities. Eligibility requires […]

Help With Childcare Cost

All 3 and 4 year-olds in England can get 570 hours of free childcare every year. This gives you 15 hours each week for 38 weeks. You can use this at any Ofsted registered childcare provider. Some 2 year-olds can also get 15 hours a week free childcare, if you are receiving certain benefits, or […]

30 Hours Funded Childcare Near me

Little Hearts Nursery is an Ofsted Outstanding childcare provider in Bradford and Shipley. We offer a warm, caring, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated team supports each child’s learning, confidence, and creativity through fun, play-based activities based on the EYFS framework. We nurture curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. […]

30 Hours Childcare

The UK government offers 30 hours of free childcare per week for eligible working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds, helping to reduce childcare costs and support families in balancing work and family life. This funding is available for up to 38 weeks per year (during school term time) or can be stretched across the whole […]