Supporting Your Little One: Funded Early Learning for Two-Year-Olds
At Sunflowers Nursery, we believe that every child deserves the best start in life. We know that finding the right childcare is a big step, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to access the support available to you.
If you are a parent or carer in Lincolnshire, you may be eligible for 15 hours of funded early learning and childcare per week for your two-year-old if you are receiving certain forms of government support.
Is my child eligible?
Your child may be entitled to this funding if you receive additional support, such as:
Universal Credit (with a household income of £15,400 a year or less after tax, not including benefit payments).
Income Support.
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit.
Working Tax Credit (with an annual income of under £16,190).
Additional Eligibility:
Children may also be eligible if they:
Have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
Receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Are looked after by the local authority.
Have left care under an adoption order, special guardianship order, or child arrangements order.
How does it work?
If eligible, your child can receive up to 15 hours of funded childcare per week (570 hours per year). This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to:
Learn through play: Engage in high-quality activities designed to support their development.
Socialise: Make new friends and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.
Prepare for the future: Develop essential communication, language, and physical skills.
How to apply
If you think you might be eligible, the process is straightforward:
1. Check your entitlement: Visit the Lincolnshire County Council website to read more about the criteria.
2. Contact the team: You can get in touch with the Lincolnshire Early Years Entitlements team directly by emailing EYE@lincolnshire.gov.uk or calling 01522 552752.
3. Talk to us: We are always happy to help you navigate this process. If you have any questions about how to use your funded hours at Sunflowers Nursery, please drop us a message or come in for a chat.
For a broader overview of support available, we also recommend visiting the Best Start in Life Parent Hub which offers a wealth of information for families from pregnancy through to primary school.
We look forward to welcoming you and your little one to our nursery family!
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