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Eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can access 15 hours childcare support.
When can I apply?
- Your child can have a free 2 year old childcare place from the term after their 2nd birthday until the term after their 3rd birthday.
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A child born in the period... Will become eligible for a free place from... 1st April to 31st August the start of the Autumn school term (early September) 1st September to 31st December the start of the Spring school term (early January) 1st January to 31st March the start of the Summer school term (early April) -
How do I apply?
- You apply online here on Gov.uk once you have checked our eligibility criteria.
- You’ll need to make sure you have the following information to hand before starting the application:
- Your national insurance number (or unique taxpayer reference if you are self-employed)
- The date you started or are due to start work
- Details of any government support or benefits you receive
- The UK birth certificate reference number (if you have one) for your child.
- You may find out if you’re eligible straight away, but it can take up to 7 days.
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Once your application has been approved, you’ll get a code to give to your childcare provider.
What happens once I receive my code?
- Once you receive your code, you’ll need to take it to your childcare provider, along with your National Insurance number and your child’s date of birth.
- Your childcare provider will process the code to provide your place.
- Your local authority can provide support for finding a government-funded place in your area.