Freshfield 2 Year Olds
In This Section:
- Places currently available
- Session Times at Freshfield
- Who is Eligible?
- How to Apply
- Start Dates
- Application Form
- Leaflet
- Freshfield Criteria for Offering Places
Places available by funding type
- Funding code from the Local Authority – 15 hours only
- Working families code – 15 to 30 hours
- Paid places – 15 to 30 hours – for rates see our charging policy – Policies
Working Families Funding (15 or 30 hours) to apply visit https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working
Low income/vulnerable families can also apply to their local authority for 15 hours free funding per week. For Stockport please email eypt@stockport.gov.uk to enquire if you are eligible.
To apply for a working families childcare code each parent needs to be working and earning the equivalent of 16 hours a week at national minimum/living wage and under £100,000 adjusted net income per year. This means that each parent needs to earn from just over £8,600 per year to be eligible for 15 hours a week of childcare during term time.
https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/apply-for-free-childcare-if-youre-working
To apply for working families funding Apply for working families funding
Please contact the school office for further details:
Telephone: 0161 442 6944
Email: admin@freshfield.stockport.sch.uk
Session Times
At Freshfield the 15 hours session times would be:
Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am to 2.30 pm (with a packed lunch)
Wednesdays 8.30 am to 11.30 am
OR
Wednesdays 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm and
Thursdays and Fridays 8.30 am to 2.30 pm (with a packed lunch)
At Freshfield the 30 hours session times would be:
8.30 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday
Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to offer breakfast club or after school club for 2 year old places. Once your child turns 3 we can offer these additional times, subject to places being available.
Who is eligible for 15 hours low income/vulnerable funding?
You’ll be eligible if you get any of the following extra support:
- you get Universal Credit, and your household income is £15,400 a year or less after tax (not including benefit payments)
- you get Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- you get the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, also known as an EHCP
- your child gets Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- your child has left care under an adoption order, special guardianship order or a child arrangements order
A child is also eligible if they’re in care.
If you’re a non-UK citizen who cannot claim benefits
If your immigration status says you cannot claim benefits you may still get free childcare for your 2 year old.
Your household income after tax must be no more than:
- £26,500 for families outside of London with one child
- £34,500 for families within London with one child
- £30,600 for families outside of London with two or more children
- £38,600 for families within London with two or more children
You cannot have more than £16,000 in savings or investments.
If you’re working
If you get extra support and you work, you may qualify for an extra 15 hours of free childcare. Find out more about Free Childcare for Working Parents.
If you qualify for both schemes, you should apply for this one first.
Things you may have to pay for
Your childcare provider might ask you to pay for things like:
- food
- nappies
- extra hours
- activities or trips
These must be optional extras. If you do not want to pay for them, your provider should agree on an alternative with you.
You can still get the free childcare if you do not pay for any optional extras.
How do I apply for low income/vulnerable funding?
- To check if your child is eligible visit your local Children’s Centre or email eypt@stockport.gov.uk.You will need to provide your National Insurance number, your name, your date of birth and evidence of your benefits if you claim Universal Credit.
- If your child is eligible you will receive a letter of confirmation which contains a list of Early Years and Childcare Registered Providers in your area.
- You can also get a list of Early Years and childcare Registered Providers in other areas of Stockport by visiting the council’s website: www.stockport.gov.uk/earlyyears.
- Contact the registered provider to arrange a visit and take your proof of eligibility letter with you.
- Agree a start date.
Your child could now benefit from free early learning and childcare with the same provider until they start school reception.
When can my child start?
| 2nd Birthday Between | Eligible from |
| 1st Apr and 31st Aug | Start of Autumn term (September) |
| 1st Sept and 31st Dec | Start of Spring Term (January) |
| 1st Jan and 31st Mar | Start of Summer Term (after Easter) |
Application Form
Please download and complete the application form and return to Freshfield Nursery School.
Click to download – Freshfield 2 year olds application form
application form 2 year olds Sept 2024
Nursery Funding Explained Nov 24