MOHAIR CENTRE FUNDING OFFER from March 30th 2026

FUNDING OVERVIEW Working families may be eligible for up to 30 funded hours per week.

• We offer 5 hours of “free” funding per day, 8am-1pm OR 1pm-6pm Up to 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday for 38 weeks of the year this requires an Early Years Funding Code from HMRC.(www.beststartinlife.gov.uk to apply for a code)
• Eligible 2-year-olds may receive 15 funded hours per week, for 38 weeks per year, depending on family circumstances the term after their 2nd Birthday.
• All 3- and 4-year-olds are entitled to the Universal 15 funded hours per week starting the first full term after their third birthday.

These funding offers are in line with the Early Years Education Entitlement (EYEE) guidance provided by East Sussex County Council.

How Funding Works

• Funded hours are deducted from the sessions your child attends.
• Parents are responsible for paying for any additional hours beyond the funded entitlement of 38 weeks @ £10 an hour
• Funding is applied during term time only (38 weeks per year).
• We follow the East Sussex Charging Policy, which allows settings to charge for:
  • Additional hours beyond the funded entitlement
  • Meals, snacks, and consumables
  • Enrichment activities not covered by government funding (at the moment we do not charge for this)

Important Notes
Children are eligible for funding the term after their birthday

• Working family funding is not applied automatically — families must apply and provide the necessary codes and documentation. (Parents national insurance number and child’s passport or Birth Certificate number)
• We use the EYFS framework for assessment and planning, and funding does not affect the quality or consistency of care

You can read more about EYEE funding on the East Sussex County Council’s childcare funding page
 
We offer a range of sessions (maximum funded hours - 25hrs per week):
8am to 1pm
1pm to 6pm
8am to 3pm
8am to 6pm

 

Funded Session Options

Option1 funded “FREE” session

8am to 1pm 5-hour session fully funded for 38 weeks of the year.

Optional charges:

Breakfast and mid- morning snack £3.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50

You can opt out of Lunch and snacks and provide your own – please ask for our nursery food guidelines.

 

Option 2 Fully funded “FREE” session

1pm to 6pm 5-hour session fully funded for 38 weeks of the year.

Optional charges:

Afternoon snack and tea £3.00

You can opt out of snacks and tea and provide your own – please ask for our nursery food guidelines.

 

Option 3 Part funded Session (8-3)

8am to 3pm - 5 hours free entitlement plus 2 hours at published rate 2hrs @ £10 per hr

Optional charges:

Breakfast and mid-morning snack £3.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50

You can opt out of Lunch and snacks and provide your own – please ask for our nursery food guidelines.

 

Option 4 - Part funded Session (8-6)

8am to 6 pm 5 hours free entitlement plus 5 hours @ £10 per hr (£50)

Optional charges: Breakfast and mid morning snack mid afternoon snack and Tea £7.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50 You can opt out of Lunch and snacks and provide your own – please ask for our nursery food guidelines.

 

Non Funded session costs

8am to 1pm £50.00

Optional charges:

Breakfast and mid- morning snack £3.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50

 

1pm to 6pm £50.00

Optional charges: M

id- Afternoon snack and Tea £5.00

 

8am to 3pm £70.00

Optional charges:

Breakfast and mid-morning snack £3.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50

 

8am to 6 pm £100.00

Optional charges:

Breakfast and mid-morning snack mid afternoon snack and Tea £7.00

Zebedee’s cooked lunch £3.50

Optional charges:

You can opt out of Lunch and snacks and provide your own – please ask for our nursery food guidelines.