Free early education for 2-year-olds

If the child is in care or has left care

2-year-olds can get 15 hours of free childcare per week, if they meet the following criteria:

  • are looked after by the local council
  • have left care through a special guardianship order (SGO), adoption or residency order

For more information and how to apply, please contact the Families Information Service on 0800 0730230.