At Barking Riverside Explorers, we’re passionate about providing children with the most enriched educational experience. We provide education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Government funding

Places for the full range of Government funded childcare support is available at Barking Riverside Explorers. This is subject to eligibility and availability.

To check your eligibility and read more about the schemes, please visit: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk  

30 hours for eligible working parents

Working parents can access up to 30hrs free childcare per week from the term following their child turning 9 months old. This is subject to the submission of a valid eligibility code. To apply for a code, please visit the Government website: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/15-and-30-hours-childcare-support

Eligibility codes must be applied for before the beginning of the qualifying term.

Universal funding for 3-4 year olds

If your child does not qualify for the Working Parents funding, you will automatically receive 15 hrs of Universal funding from the term following their 3rd birthday. You do not need to apply in advance for the universal funding.

Additional support for 2 year olds

If your two-year-old does not qualify for the Working Parents funding, you may be eligible for funding via your Local Authority. Please contact the Local Authority to check your eligibility and to apply for this funding. Eligible children will receive the 15 funded hours from the term following their second birthday. If you qualify, please let us know.

The Government funds up to 30 hours, term time only, for 38 weeks of the year. If you are on an all-year-round booking, the hours will be delivered pro-rota at 11hrs (15hrs schemes) or 22hrs (30hrs scheme).

It is a condition that a Parental Declaration form is signed and submitted for all children in receipt of Government and Local Authority funding. Forms will be sent out to you and required to be returned to the setting by the first settling in session at the latest. Failure to sign the form may result in the funding being withdrawn and private fees being applied.