Golden Tickets: Funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds
A Golden Ticket allows you to access Government funded childcare for your 2-year-old, if eligible.
Research shows that children who attend good and outstanding early years settings:
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do really well with their language, physical and social development
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settle quickly into school and do well in their new class
Using childcare could:
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support you to return to work/start a job
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give you time to do other things
Your 2-year-old is eligible for Government funded childcare if you receive any of the following benefits:
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Income Support
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Income based Job seeker's Allowance
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Income based Employment and Support Allowance
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Working Tax Credit and earn £16,190 or less per year
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Child Tax Credit and earn £16,190 or less per year
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The Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
If you don't receive any of these benefits, you will still be eligible if your child:
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is looked after by the local council
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has left care through special guardianship, adoption or residency order
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receives a Disability Living Allowance
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has a current statement of special educational needs
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has an education, health and care plan
To find out if your 2yr old is eligible for funding please visit www.dorsetforyou.com/childcare-funding/aged-two.