Some 2 year old children are eligible for a funded Early Learning and Childcare place if their parents or carers receive particular benefits, or if the child has been looked after by the authority, the subject of a kinship or guardianship order. If you are in receipt of any of the benefits below, your child can have up to 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare starting from the term after their second birthday.
Registration for a two year old place should be completed no earlier than three months prior to the date of their second birthday.
Children born between: |
Eligible to start Early Learning and Childcare: |
1 March – 31 August 2020. | August 2022 (Autumn Term). |
1 September – 31 December 2020. | January 2023 (Spring Term). |
1 January – 28 February 2021. | April 2023 (Summer Term). |
Children born between |
Eligible to start Early Learning and Childcare |
1 March - 31 August 2021. | August 2023 (Autumn Term). |
1 September - 31 December 2021. | January 2024 (Spring Term). |
1 January - 28 February 2022. | April 2024 (Summer Term). |
Your child will be eligible for a 2 year old place if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits: