The Department for Education (DfE) have provided an update on this topic. See below.
We've put in place changes to the application process to make sure particular groups of parents can get eligibility codes by the time they need them. Please see attached the letter from the Entitlements Team with a full explanation.
We've also set out Q&A for parents on our website here: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/02/how-to-claim-15-hours-free-childcare-code/
For full details please see the attached so you are able to advise parents.
EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 Important: Unfortunately, owing to an accessibility issue, any EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 would not have been processed. Please resend the referral to the following email address, where it will be reviewed asap: [email protected] Please contact the Early Years team should you require any further support or information.… Continue reading EY: Early Years Integrated Review (EYIR) referrals and Health Visiting Team information
See message below from Oral Health, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Please find attached a list of General Dental Practices currently accepting new NHS patients. There are 45 NHS dental practices across the three boroughs: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) – 14 practices Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) – 11… Continue reading Early Years: List of General Dental Practices currently accepting new NHS patients: July 2025
