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Early Years Funding Policy at Peques

Peques is registered with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) to receive early education funding for eligible children from the term after they turn 9 months old until they start Reception. This government funding is provided for 38 weeks per year. However, as Peques operates for 50 weeks each year, we stretch the funding across the full year. This means the total funded hours are deducted from monthly fees and evenly spread over 12 months. Please note, we do not offer term-time only places.

Types of Funding Available

1. Universal Funding (15 hours per week)

• Available to all children from the term after their 3rd birthday.
• Not means-tested.
• Stretched across the year as 11.4 hours per week, or 47.5 hours per month.
• Peques will apply on behalf of families who are not eligible for the Working Parents Funding, provided forms are returned the previous term.

2. Working Parents Funding (30 hours per week)

• Available to eligible working families from the term after their child turns 9 months old.
• Means-tested and eligibility is reviewed every term.
• Stretched as 22.8 hours per week, or 95 hours per month.
• Parents must apply via HMRC Childcare Choices and provide their eligibility code a term in advance.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent household) must be working.
• Each parent must earn the equivalent of at least 16 hours per week at minimum or living wage.
• Neither parent can earn more than £100,000 per year.
• Eligibility codes are valid for three months and must be reconfirmed regularly.

Funding Terms and Conditions

Headcount Day

• Children must attend on LBHF’s official Headcount Day to qualify for funding that term.

If a Child Leaves

• If a child leaves before Headcount Day and funding has already been applied, the full term’s fees will be payable in full.
• If a child leaves after Headcount Day, any overpaid funding will be returned to LBHF.

How Funding is Applied

• Funding is calculated using Peques’ standard hourly rate.
• It is then evenly distributed over 12 months and applied as a discount on monthly invoices.
• Government funding does not cover the cost of meals or snacks.

Monthly Invoices Will Show:

• Funded and unfunded hours
• Meal supplement
• Optional extras (such as outings and extra-curricular activities)
• Sibling discount (applied after funding)
• Total amount payable

Meal Supplement and Opt-Out Option

A monthly food supplement is charged and varies depending on the child’s age band. Parents may choose to opt out, however, specific guidelines must be followed:

• Meals brought from home must closely match the daily nursery menu (in terms of ingredients, presentation, and format).
• Parents will be notified of any allergens present in their child’s group and must ensure home meals do not contain these allergens.
• This approach promotes allergy safety and supports inclusion during mealtimes.

Failure to follow these requirements may result in the withdrawal of the opt-out option.

Additional Information

• Monthly Fees must be paid by standing order on the 24th of each month, one full calendar month in advance (e.g. September fees due on 24th July).
• Funding is non-transferable and cannot be moved to another setting.
• Missed Sessions (including absences due to sickness, holidays, or bank holidays) cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
• Meal Supplements remain payable for the full month regardless of attendance.

Please click the link to find our PUBLISHED FUNDING FEES.