Up to 15 hours per week Look inside to see if you are eligible

FREE Childcare for 2 Year Olds

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Is my child eligible for a free place?To be entitled to a FREE place, you must be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits or qualifying criteria • Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

• Support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act

• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

• Child Tax Credit and have an annual income not over £16,190

• Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

• Working Tax Credits and earn no more than £16,190 a year

Or the child:• Child is looked after by the Local Authority (e.g. foster care)

• Has a current statement of special educational needs (SEN) or an education, health and care plan

• Attracts Disability Living Allowance

• Has left care through special guardianship or an adoption or residence order

This programme enables eligible 2 year olds to access up to 15 hours a week of FREE quality early learning experiences at Ofsted registered childcare settings including day nurseries, childminders, playgroups and schools.

Children can access a FREE place at the start of the school term following their second birthday.

What is the Early Learning

Programme for 2 Year Olds?

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Mum Stephanie got a free place for her two-year-old daughter and says: “It’s important for children to spend time with otherchildren at an early age. I would recommend the Early Learning Programme to everyone. My daughter has a smile on her face at the end of every session.”

Great for your child

– Great for youChildren can learn so much at this age by being with other children. At home you are already helping your child to talk, think and play. However, children like being with other children, especially those of the same age and they learn with each other. They will make new friends, experience new activities and have lots of fun!

It is a great opportunity for parents and carers too. You could use the time to take a course, consider returning to work, or take some time for yourself in the knowledge that your child is safe and well looked after.

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• Apply online at: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/fis

• When you have submitted the completed form, your eligibility will be checked and you will receive a letter of confirmation

• You can also search for a childcare provider at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/fis

• You can then choose a childcare provider and check to see if they have places available

Alternatively

Contact the Families Information Service using the FREE phone number

0800 458 4114

How do I apply

for a free place?

FREE Childcare for 2 Year Olds

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