Eligible Two Year Olds
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
- Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- State Pension Credit
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Support for Asylum Seekers)
If you receive Universal Credit, then you can earn a certain amount of money and still be eligible. Your monthly household take-home pay must be £850 or less.
When you complete the below form you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility.
Early Learning and Childcare Shetland 2026 - 2027 - 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.