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Free for 2s is a free
learning offer for some
two-year olds in Haringey
With Free for 2
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have a place in
a nursery, child
ren’s
centre, playgro
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for up to 15 ho
urs a week
Early learning is a great way of helping your child to interact and
learn in a fun way – improving their social, physical and mental
development and helping them to prepare for school.
Free for 2s means your two-year old
will:
• Enjoy lots of activities
• Make new friends and play and learn
together
• Gain independence and confidence
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For more information
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For parents and carers, Free for 2s is
good news too!
• You can take up a course, volunteer,
or go back to work
• Have more time to organise your
busy life
Email earlylea
rning@haring
ey.gov.uk
Or drop in to yo
ur local childre
n centre
You could be eligible for Free for 2s
Is your child two-years old or nearly two?
(at least 8 weeks before turning two-years old)
Are you receiving at least one of the following benefits?
(see application form for complete list of benefits)
• Income based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Employment Support
• Income Support
• Universal Credit
Do any of the following apply to your child?
• Have a current SEN statement or an education or
health plan
• Receives a Disability Living Allowance
• Is leaving care through special guardianship or through an adoption
or residence order (please attach proof with your application form)
Do you receive Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit and have a joint
annual household income of £16,190 or less?
If you said Yes to any of the above, you can apply!
If your child’s birthday is between:
Apply in:
1 April – 31 August
July
1 September – 31 December
November
1 January – 31 March
February
Simply use the application form in this leaflet and send it
back (no stamp required). Or, use our online form - it’s
quick, easy and secure.
Apply online at www.haringey.gov.uk/freefor2s
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Quest rs
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& Answ
How can I use my 15 hours?
You can choose how to spread your 15
hours throughout the week. For example,
you can take up to 15 hours for the whole
week or less, or spread them throughout
the year. Your chosen provider will be able
to give you information about whether
they have available places and the hours
they can offer.
How can I choose a childcare provider?
Once eligible, we’ll send you a list of
approved childcare providers to
choose from. You may want to visit
some different providers to see what
they can offer and whether they have
any places available – and to get a feel
for where might be the best fit for your
child. We can’t guarantee you a place
with your preferred provider, but you
should be able to find something to
suit your needs within your local area.
I can look after my child – why should I
consider childcare?
Play and learning in their early years is
important for the healthy
development of your child. Spending
just a few hours a week in a different
environment and with various people
helps your child explore the world
around them and give them a head
start for school.
What if my child is 3 or 4 years old?
All 3 and 4-year olds in England
are entitled to free early education of 15
hours a week. You will need to apply
directly with your childcare provider.
When can my child start?
If eligible, your child’s free place starts depending on their birth date.
If your child’s birthday is between:
Your child starts from:
1 April – 31 August
1 September (Autumn term)
1 September – 31 December
1 January (Spring term)
1 January – 31 March
1 April (Summer term)
Still need help?
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Call us if you have an
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Free early learning for two-year olds
If you are the person receiving the benefit or support,
please complete all the fields below. Or, apply online at www.
haringey.gov.uk/freefor2s
About your child
Full name_____________________________________________________________
Birthday: Day__________Month____________________________Year_________
Boy
Girl
Ethnicity*____________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
____________________________________ Post code________________________
About you
Full name_____________________________________________________________
Birthday: Day__________Month____________________________Year_________
Relationship to child: Mother
Father
Carer
Country of origin: ______________________________________________________
NI number ____________________________________________________________
NASS number (if applicable) _____________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
____________________________________ Post code________________________
Contact number _______________________________________________________
Email ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
*You don’t have to give this information, but it helps us to make sure
we’re reaching everyone in our community.
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How did you hear about us?
To qualify for a free place for your
two-year old, please tick one or more
of the following benefits that apply to
you or your child.
Child leaving care through special
guardianship adoption or residence
order
Child has Disability Living
Allowance
Child has current statement of
SEN or an education, health and
care plan
Child Tax Credit and/or Working
Tax Credit and have a joint
annual household income
of £16,190 or less
Child looked after by Haringey
Council
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
Please read the following statements carefully.
I agree that the information recorded on this
form will be stored securely and used to enable
Haringey Council to process my application for a
free early learning place, and may be shared with
Children’s Centre staff to enable them to offer
appropriate support.
I understand that this information may also be
shared with partner organisations, funding
bodies and other professional agencies for
monitoring and evaluation purposes.
This information may be shared with other
professional agencies if there are safety
concerns about me or my child/ren.
All this information will be kept in line with the
Data Protection Act 1998, and I will have the
right to access any information held about me
or my child/ren
I understand that my personal information will
not be passed to organisations for marketing or
sales purposes.
By signing below, you show you have read and
understand the information provided.
Income Based Job Seekers
Allowance (JSA)
 Income Support
 Universal Credits
Support through part 6 of the
Immigration and Asylum Act
The guaranteed element of State
Pension Credit
Sign_____________________________
Name___________________________
Date ____________________________
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The Working Tax Credit four week
run-on (the payment you get when
you stop qualifying for Working Tax
Credit)
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What to do
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Send your
completed
form (you
don’t need
a stamp) to
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Free Early E
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River Park H cil
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225 High R
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London N2
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