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Terrific for Twos

Up to 15 hours free childcare may be available for your 2 year old. There are a number of ways you could qualify.

If you:

  • are in receipt of Income Support
  • are in receipt of income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • are in receipt of income-based Jobseekers Allowance
  • receive support through part 6 of Immigration and Asylum Act (NASS)
  • receive the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

If you are working and:

  • receive Child Tax credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have an annual household income less than £16,190
  • receive Working Tax Credits and have an annual household income less that £16,190
  • receive Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
  • is a Looked After 2 year old child (or a child that has been in Local Authority care for one day or more)
  • is an adopted 2 year old (from Local Authority Care)
  • receive Disability Living Allowance
  • care for a 2 year old child that has left the care of the Local Authority through a Special Guardianship or Child Arrangement Order or an Adoption Order
  • care for a 2 year old child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan

You can apply online at Terrific for Twos 

Alternatively, please bring your evidence of eligibility to a Families Hub and fill in a form.

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