Free Early Education and Childcare Place - Family support directory
When support is available
From start of school term after 2nd birthday. Children who are looked after, under a kinship care order or with a Parent Appointed Guardian are also eligible from their second birthday. If the 2 year old child, or their parent has experience of care, such as if they have been looked after by a local authority or a kinship care order are also eligible from their second birthday. Once you qualify for a childcare place, it continues to be provided even if you no longer get a qualifying benefit or earn over the limit. More information can be found at: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/elc2
Who qualifies
Free early education and childcare place 1,140 hours a year (around 30 hours a week during termtime). Your child is also entitled to free milk and a healthy snack.
More information
You must be getting: Universal Credit and earning no more than £850 in the monthly assessment period before you apply. Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit; or asylum support from the Home Office.
