Completing the Funding Declaration
Step-by-step guide to completing your funding declaration
Step-by-Step Guide
Review Child Information
Check that your child's details are correct. Contact the nursery if anything needs changing.
Enter Your Details
Provide your full name, date of birth, and National Insurance number. This is required for funding claims.
Your NI number is on your payslip, P60, or benefits letters
Provide Your Address
Enter your current address. You can copy your child's address if you live together.
Eligibility Codes (if applicable)
If you're claiming 30 hours, enter your eligibility code from HMRC. If claiming 2-year-old funded hours, enter your local authority code.
Apply at gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare for 30-hour codes. Contact your local council for 2-year-old codes.
Upload Documents
If requested, upload a photo of your child's birth certificate or passport.
Read and Sign Declaration
Read the funding declaration carefully, then sign by typing your full name.
Providing false information may result in prosecution
Submit
Click 'Submit' to send your declaration to the nursery for processing.
Complete all sections of the declaration form to claim funded childcare hours.