free 12.5 hours childcare???

[applesmum]

HI all

Just got my certificate so very pleased indeed!!!:clapping:

However my first enquiry just said she won't be taking enquiry any further :(

She asked lots of questions I didn't really know how to respond to - one being whether when her child turned 2 could she use her government vouchers with me - I told her I didn't think she could but that I would be more than happy to drop off and collect at a nursery of her choice in the area....now I'm thinking that I gave her that answer without even looking into it - was I right or wrong???? :confused:

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

x x x

[miffy]

Well done on getting your certificate

I thought the free childcare only started from when the child turned 3 not 2

Don't think you did anything wrong but if you don't know the answer to a question it's best to say you'll find out for them

miffy xx

[katickles]

Hi - sorry i'm not to sure about this one. As far as i know(although could be so wrong!?!) you need to be appoved before accepting the vouchers. Like i said i am probably wrong & someone will be along soon to correct me - just wanted to say good luck though!:)

[applesmum]

Thanks for your responses - I had it in my head that you had to have the quality first qualification - I don't know where I thought I'd read it so it may just be in my imagination!!! :blush:

[Blaze]

You have to be accredited to offer free places under the government voucher scheme.
I'm sure you'll have more enquires soon, so don't worry about it!
Tasha:)

[katickles]

You have to be accredited to offer free places under the government voucher scheme.
I'm sure you'll have more enquires soon, so don't worry about it!
Tasha:)

Woops - thats what i meant accredited not approved!!:blush: :blush:

[aly]

it's when the child turns 3, not 2!!

[Pipsqueak]

In some places there is a scheme (I am sure I read somewhere) offering free 2year old places - think it was a pilot.

[manjay]

In some places there is a scheme (I am sure I read somewhere) offering free 2year old places - think it was a pilot.

We have these available in what are classed as "disadvantaged" areas

amanda xx

[Pipsqueak]

That might be what I have heard about then 'jay

[sarah707]

Congratulations on registering... you didn't say anything wrong and I wouldn't worry about not getting the first child who comes your way... it sounds like the mother was looking for something different and just checking out alternatives... they do that a lot.


Good luck with the next one :D

[MissTinkerbell]

You can get funding from 2 for children. My friend has just got it for her twins and they start nursery April 9th, they will be 2 on 31st March. I asked the health visitor and to get funding from 2 you either need a history of depression or be in a deprived area. - then the Government will fund free childcare from the term after which the child turns 2.

[Mollymop]

Just wanted to say sorry you get the child. I hope somethig else comes along soon X

[LittleMissSparkles]

I think it is aged 3 as Amy has just missed out on the funding for 3 year olds by 1 day you have to be 3 by 31st March and she is 3 on 1st April, also agree with Sarah you have to be accredited to accept govenment vouchers and I for one will not be doing this as i dont have enough hours in the week for myself and my family as it is without extra work towards accreditation xxx

good luck and congratulations on getting your certificate xxx

[deeb66]

It is currently 3 across the country at the moment. There are plans to reduce this to 2 but not yet.

They are running pilot schemes across the country and offered the entitlement to poorer/deprived areas or as Meggiemoo says someone who needs the additional help.

Congratulations on becoming registered - Hope the phone keeps ringing for you!