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Free Entitlement for 3 and 4 Year Olds
Sheffield has been identified as a Pathfinder Authority to increase the free Nursery Education entitlement for three and four year olds, ahead of the national roll out in 2010.
This means that in Sheffield, the free entitlement has increased from 12.5 hours to 15 hours per week and that these hours can be taken up more flexibly over a minimum of 3 days (38 weeks a year).
As part of the project, we are required to consult with parents about how they would use their additional hours and what models of flexibility they would prefer. The outcomes will be used to aid with planning the new entitlement for schools and early years providers.
Sheffield will roll out the new entitlement across the city and it will be available in all areas from September 2008. To find out how your child can access this entitlement in their setting please contact the school or provider directly.
To find out more information regarding the provision in your area please contact Sheffield Information Link on 0114 275 6699 or visit the Sheffield Information Link Website or see the downloadable leaflet at the bottom of this page.
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Leaflet providing more information on the free nursery education entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds in Sheffield (232 KB)
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