The new “extended free flexible entitlement” arrangements commenced at the start of September 2010. The main element is an increase in the entitlement to
15 hours per week of free early years education (from the previous 12.5 hours) for each eligible 3 year-old.
In addition to the extra hours, the new regulations allow for families to access their child's sessions at more than one setting, which in turn impacts on the funding a school will receive.
Please read the attached document for details of the new entitlement and funding arrangements.