Disadvantaged 2 year old funding offer
UK-citizen eligibility
Parents can check their eligibility for the disadvantage 2 year old offer via the Education Online Portal. If they need support, providers can do an Assisted Application with them on the Hampshire County Council Provider Portal.
If the parent has confirmed their child's eligibility, they must provide you with the email showing their reference number and confirmation of eligibility. If the parent has a code issued from another authority, you must verify the code with that authority. You should not offer the child a place until you have confirmed the eligibility and the eligibility start date. If the parent gives you a Hampshire code (TYF- MMYY- xxxxxx) you can verify the code with Services for Children if you are unsure.
The eligibility criteria for disadvantaged 2 year old funding can be found on the Help paying for childcare: Free education and childcare for 2-year-olds government website.
Non-UK-citizens eligibility
Some of your families may have no recourse to public funds (NRPF), so cannot claim benefits. Funding is also available to some non-UK citizens who can provide evidence of:
- Biometric Residence Permit, or
- Home Office Immigration Share Code
The family must live in England and not exceed the household income and savings in the guidance: Help paying for childcare: Free education and childcare for 2-year-olds under the section titles If you're a non-UK-citizen who cannot claim benefits.
Families that have no recourse to public funds will need to complete an application form for early years education for disadvantaged 2 year olds from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Before the application can be approved the completed form and supporting evidence will need to be emailed to [email protected].