2 Year Funding

Please note that as of September 2021 all NEF for 2yr, 3yr and 4yr olds  will start at 8.30am and finish at  3.30pm. . All additional hours are chargeable.

Working parents can get 2 year funding for 15 hours a week if  parents earn more than £9,558, but less than £100,000.

Your child may be eligible for funding for 15 hours if you are in receipt of the following

• Income Support.

• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).

• income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

• Universal Credit - if you and your partner have a combined income from work of less than £15,400 a year after tax.

• tax credits and you have an annual income of under £16,190 before tax.

• the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit.

• support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act.

• the Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit).

or if

• they’re looked after by a local council.

 • they have a current statement of special education needs (SEN) or an education, health and care (EHC) plan • they get Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

• they’ve left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order.

If you believe that your child may be entitled to this funding please apply for a NEF code through this website https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200207/family_support/452/childcare  and provide our office with the details for us to verify and add to your booking.