Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Start free childcare from child's 3rd birthday not the term after
Closed
259 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the free 15/30 hours childcare offer so it starts at a child's 3rd birthday, and not the term after. Many families miss out on much needed months of support. Parents can miss out on up to five month's free childcare due to their child's birth date. This is unfair.
Currently, free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds is based on terms and is completely unfair as many miss out by days due to the current system. If the free hours are given from the child's actual birth date, this will provide much needed support to more families, especially with the current ever-rising economic crises.
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
259
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
15 Jun 2022
Closed
29 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.