Additional government childcare support
There is additional government support towards childcare for 2 year olds in England across a range of circumstances including:
- Families accessing benefits such as Universal Credit and Income Support
- Children receiving Disability Living Allowance or with Special Education Needs (SEND)
- Children with a kinship or guardianship order
Other criteria and terms apply, for more information on eligibility please check:
- https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds-claim-benefits
- https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Your Local Authority will be able to assist with eligibility and applications, if you are not sure which Local Authority you live in you can check this here.