Funded childcare for two-year-olds

Passport for 2s

Important Information

If you are a working parent looking for two year old funded childcare, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

If you are already in receipt of Tax Free Childcare, there is no need to re-apply via Childcare Choices for your eligibility code.

When you reconfirm your eligibility for Tax Free Childcare, you will be given access to the 15 hours of childcare (if your child is the right age). You will find your code for this within your secure messages, on your Childcare Service account.

Is your 2 year old entitled to funded early education

Some children who are two years of age can access up to 15 hours of funded early education and childcare a week, for 38 weeks of the year, depending on their individual family circumstances.

The 'Passport for 2s' scheme has been introduced to make it easier for those who are entitled to access up to 15 hours of funded early education for their two-year-old.

If you are eligible, you could claim a placement with a school pre-school, a private nursery or pre-school or with a registered childminder. You can find a list of the eligibility criteria.

How it works

If you are entitled to up to 15 hours' funded early education, we will send you an orange passport letter which can be taken or emailed to a provider of your choice and swapped for up to 15 hours' funded early education. You will also need to provide a copy of your child's birth certificate.

To check if you are entitled, you can fill in an application form online, or contact us on 01744 676541/01744 676557 or 676542

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Funded childcare for two-year-olds

Passport for 2s

Important Information

How it works