You will be required to create an account to apply.

In order to check that your 2 year old child qualifies for funded childcare, you will need to set up an account.

Please have ready:

1. Your email address (you will need access to your emails)
2. Your National Insurance Number or National Asylum Seeker Number
3. Your date of birth
4. Your child’s date of birth

If you would like help creating or using your account, please download our guidance on How to check eligibility for 15 hours free childcare for your 2 year old or watch the video below

Disadvantaged Families - how to make an application

Click here to apply or if you already have a Parent Portal account use the 'Sign In” link which can be found on the upper right side of this page.

If you wish to apply for 2 year funding because your child is in receipt of -

• Disability Living Allowance
• or has an Education Health and Care Plan

please upload the proof of this in the Document Upload area when making your application – a copy of the award letter showing eligibility for DLA clearly showing your child’s name and reference number or documentation to show your child has an EHC Plan.

If you wish to apply for 2 year funding because your child is a looked after child, either fostered or adopted, please upload proof of this in the Document Upload area when making your application – documentation showing that the child is fostered or the adoption certificate.