Read Hartlepool’s Strategy for the Early Years

Who can have a place?

All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to 570 hours per year of Free Nursery Entitlement, the term after their 3rd birthday.

From April 2013, some 2 year old children may also be eligible for 570 hours per year of Free Nursery Entitlement, the term after their 2nd birthday.

To check whether your child is eligible for a 2 year old Free Nursery Entitlement place, we will need the following information:

• your National Insurance Number
• your date of birth
• your surname

You may also be entitled to a 2 year old Free Nursery Entitlement place if you are in receipt of one or more of the following:

• Income Support
• Income Related Job Seekers Allowance
• Income Related Employment Support Allowance
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit with a total annual income that does not exceed £16,190
• Have a current SEN Statement or an Education, Health and Care plan or claim Disability Living Allowance for the child
• All 2 year olds that are looked after by the Local Authority, adopted, fostered or have a special guardianship order

 When can children access a free place?

Where can children access a free place?

• Approved Private Nursery
• Approved Registered Childminder
• Participating School Nurseries
• Approved Sessional Care Provider

The above providers are all inspected by Ofsted and are approved by Hartlepool Borough Council using their Quality Rating System.

To make you application for a 2 year old nursery place please use the following link: https://eyes-par-portal.hartlepool.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/home

For more information, call The Early Years Team on 01429 523523.

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