Manage eligibility for childcare support

Local authorities can use this service to manage and check eligibility for:

  • early learning for 2-year-olds
  • early years pupil premium

You can run batch checks and checks for one parent or guardian.

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Childcare for working families

We will be adding childcare for working families to this new service. Until then, use the Eligibility Checking System (ECS) to check eligibility for childcare for working families and to manage foster families claiming childcare for working families.

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Use the Customer Help Portal to contact us and get help. Visit the Knowledge Hub to connect with colleagues at organisations using this service.

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User guidance: Manage eligibility for childcare support