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15 hours of funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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Some two-year-olds are eligible for this funded entitlement and parent carers must apply online. There are certain criteria that apply. The following section focuses on children with SEND across Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire Discretionary Offer - as part of our offer to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for all children, some two-year old children with additional needs may be able to access A2YO funding.
Two-year-olds can get free childcare if they:
• Are looked after by a local authority
• Have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP)
• Get Disability Living Allowance (Evidence may be required)
• Have left care under an adoption order, special guardianship order or a child arrangements order (Evidence may be required)
As part of the Gloucestershire Discretionary Offer to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for all children, two-year old children with additional needs may be able to access A2YO funding. Please note that the following conditions apply, and all requests are considered on an individual basis on receipt of a completed referral form.
- The child lives in Gloucestershire and attends a Gloucestershire registered childcare provider to claim their funded hours, and
- The child is supported through the Graduated Pathway and has a current My Plan/My Plan+ with clearly identified needs relating to SEN/disability, and/or
- The child lives with a parent who is acutely ill, disabled or has severe mental health issues.
For more information, please visit the following website - 2-year-old funding - Disadvantaged (A2YO) and non working parents.