To be eligible you must be getting one or more of the following:

• Income support.
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
• Support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act.
• Tax credits and have an annual income under £16,190 before tax.
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit.
• The Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit).
• Universal Credit - if you and your partner are on a low income from work (this usually means a combined income of less than £15,400 a year after tax).

Children are also entitled to a place if they meet one or more of the following:

• They’re looked after by a local council.
• They have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• They get Disability Living Allowance.
• They’ve left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order.

Golden Tickets

If you have recieved a golden ticket you are automatically eligible for a 2 year old place. Take this with your accompanying letter to your chosen childcare provision, to book your place.

If you have not received a golden ticket

1. Check if you are eligible on the Parent Portal on Rochdale Council website
2. Find a childcare provider
3. Once you have checked your eligibility and obtained a code from the Parent Portal, take this code to a childcare provider of your choice to access a place.

If you have any queries or need help finding a childcare place please contact us.

Early Years Education Funding Team

Tel: 01706 927823

Email: eyfunding@rochdale.gov.uk