Coronavirus
The Childcare Offer for Wales is suspended during the COVID-19 crisis for new children who would have been eligible for the Offer starting in the Summer Term 2020. If you require further information please contact Conwy Family Information Service on 01492 577850 or by email at plant.children@conwy.gov.uk
Conwy County Borough Council will work in partnership with Anglesey and Gwynedd Council to develop the Childcare Offer for Wales for 3 and 4 year old children of working parents living in Conwy County.
What is the offer?
- Eligible children could be entitled to up to 20 free hours of government funded childcare during term time in addition to the 10 hours already provided by the Foundation Phase every week. Please note some schools/ settings in Conwy may offer more than 10 hours Foundation Phase these additional hours will form part of the 30 hours offer.
- During up to 9 weeks of school holidays, parents will be able to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare.
- Parents are able to choose any registered childcare setting that suits their personal and family circumstance, whether inside or outside of county, in agreement with the provider and the local authority. The childcare does not have to be delivered by the same provider as the Foundation Phase provision.
- Parents can check the age eligibility of their child by using the table below. The offer is available until the September following their fourth birthday.
| Date of Birth | Eligible for the Offer from: | Applications open: |
|---|
| 01/09/2015 - 31/12/2016 |
Now |
Not currently available |
| 01/01/2017 - 31/03/2017 |
20/04/2020 |
Not currently available |
| 01/04/2017 - 31/08/2017 |
01/09/2020 |
Not currently available |
| 01/09/2017 - 31/12/2017 |
04/01/2021 |
Not currently available |
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for free childcare you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
*Please note, depending on your individual circumstances claiming the 30 hours may affect some benefits you currently receive. For example;
- Childcare element of Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Tax Free childcare / Childcare Vouchers
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Reduction
How to apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, please download and complete the application form:
You will need to download the application form (above). You can either print and post it to the address noted on the bottom of the application form or return via e-mail to 30hourchildcare@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Ty Cegin Office will be closed for the time being – any emergency enquiries please contact via e-mail childcareoffer@gwynedd.llyw.cymru neu 07980937518.
Parents are responsible for finding childcare to meet their requirements, however Conwy Family Information Service can provide details of childcare which is available in your area, please contact:
plant.children@conwy.gov.uk
Phone: 01492 577850
Childcare providers will need to register with Conwy Early Years Education and Childcare Team to deliver the 30 hour offer to receive Welsh Government funding.
Summary of the offer (PDF)
Information for Childcare Providers
Childcare providers will need to register with Conwy Early Years Education and Childcare Team to deliver the 30 hour offer to receive Welsh Government funding.
Talk childcare - The offer for Wales