Are you entitled to a free nursery place for two-year-olds?

Free nursery place entitlement for two year olds is expanding to include more children.

Parents are being urged to check if their child meets the criteria for 15 hours of free childcare per week.

The scheme is aiming to help children from ‘less advantaged backgrounds’ with good quality childcare and put them on an even footing with their peers.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: “Giving a helping hand to families that need it most will mean thousands more children get a brighter start in life. This September, we’re doubling the number of free childcare places for two-year-olds. All parents need to do to check if they qualify is contact their local authority or children’s centre.
“All the evidence shows that if you compare two five-year-olds hanging up their coats next to each other on the first day of school, the poorer child will already be behind their better off classmate before a single lesson has been taught.