Eligible Two Year Olds
Two Year Olds
Children aged 2 years old could be eligible for funded early learning and childcare if:
- their parent or carer is in receipt of certain benefits (listed below); or
- they are care experienced:
- looked after by a local council;
- in kinship care; or
- have been appointed a guardian.
Parents and carers who have experience of care can also access funded early learning and childcare for 2 year olds.
Eligible benefits are:
- Income support
- Jobseeker's Allowance (income-based)
- Employment Support Allowance (income-based)
- Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance
- State Pension Credit
- Support under Part VI of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999
If you receive Tax Credits or Universal Credit, then you can earn a certain amount of money and still be eligible. These income thresholds change annually. From April 2024, if you are on Child Tax Credit:
- but not Working Tax Credit, then your earnings can be £19,995 a year or less
- and Working Tax Credit, then your earnings can be £9,552 a year or less
If you are on Universal Credit, then your household take-home pay can be £796 a month or less.
When you complete the below form you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility.
Early Learning and Childcare Shetland 2024 - 2025 - Eligible Two Year Old
We will provide all eligible two year olds an early learning and childcare place from the day after their second birthday.