Funded Nursery Education in Redditch

Do you have a 2 year old?

Are you entitled to funded nursery education for your child?

You may be eligible for free nursery education at our nursery through a Grant Funded childcare place for your two year old if you receive any one of the following benefits or credits:

Income Support (IS)
Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)
Income-related employment and support allowance (IRESA).
Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit provided your annual household income, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, does not exceed £16,190
Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
OR

Your child is looked after by the local authority (under section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989)
The child has left care through special guardianship or an adoption or residence order
The child has a current statement of Special Educational Need or an Education, Health and Care plan
The child qualifies for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

When will my child be entitled to a place?

If you meet the eligibility criteria, your child will be entitled to a place from the start of term following their second birthday, beginning on or following the dates set out below:

Children born in the period 1st January to 31st March: 1st April (Summer term), as applicable
Children born in the period 1st April to 31st August: 1st September (Autumn term), as applicable
Children born in the period 1st September to 31st December: 1st January (Spring term), as applicable
Your application can only be considered 3 months prior to your child’s entitlement date.
How many hours can I have?

Your free childcare grant funded entitlement is for 570 hours per year. The maximum number of hours is for 15 hours a week for 38 weeks per year during term time. Our nursery can also offer you fewer than 15 hours per week but for more weeks of the year.

How do I apply?

Families who believe they meet the economic criteria above should apply for two year funding at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/freechildcare

Once approved you will be provided with a Confirmation Certificate – when you are in receipt of this please contact us on 01527 67776 to arrange a visit and discuss your requirements.