- 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.
- Opening Hours
- Mon-Thurs, 8am to 5pm, Fri, 8am to 4pm
- Link
- https://www.mygov.scot/childcare-costs-help/funded-early-learning-and-childcare
- Contact for assistance
- Tel: 0300 100 1800
