If you’re parent/carer to a child nine months or over, you could be eligible to access 15 hours of funded childcare.

If your child is age 3-4 you might even be able to access 30 funded hours.

Eligible working parents of children aged nine months old and over can apply now to access their hours from January.

If your child is 4-11 years old, did you know they could attend before and after school childcare during term time?

There's lots or wraparound childcare providers in Dudley borough, find your nearest by emailing fis.cs@dudley.gov.uk or calling 01384 814398.

You may be able to access support with the cost, find out more by visiting the childcare choices website.

Working families in Dudley can sign up for tax free childcare, where the government adds £2 to every £8 paid in, up to £2,000 per child per year and up to £4,000 if your child has special educational needs or disabilities.

 Find out more on the Childcare Choices website

Christmas fun at your local family hubs!

There's lots of fun activities taking place at hubs in the borough in the run up to Christmas, come along and be part of the fun!

Check out the hub's Christmas ebulletin here.

Be part of something big – work in early years and childcare.

Find out more about the unique and rewarding roles available and search jobs at early years careers.