15 hours of free childcare or early education
Families that meet certain criteria can get 15 hours of free childcare or early education. This starts the term after their child’s second birthday.
The free entitlement can be taken at any Ofsted registered provider. This includes local nurseries, pre-schools, playgroups, and childminders. The provider must be eligible to get funding and signed up to Oldham Council’s list of approved providers.
It entitles you to receive the 15 hours over 38 weeks (A total of 570 hours per year). You can ‘stretch’ the hours over more weeks, using fewer hours per week, this can be discussed with your chosen childcare provider.
If you need support with applying for this funding, please attend one of our Family Help drop ins and one of our experienced engagement workers will support you.
Eligibility for this offer is confirmed by completing an online eligibility check in the term that the child turns two. Click the button below for more information:
Fundraising / Donations
As a charity, we rely greatly on donations and fundraising to provide Young Carers in Oldham with a break from their caring responsibilities to reduce social isolation, increase positive mental health and physical well-being.
We are incredibly grateful for the donations received, which allow us to continue to provide much needed support to the Young Carers in Oldham.
