Free Nursery Entitlement for Eligible 2 Year Olds
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (answerphone available outside of office hours)
Free Nursery Entitlement for Eligible 2 Year Olds
FREE NURSERY ENTITLEMENT (FNE) FOR ELIGIBLE 2 YEAR OLDS
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
Free Nursery Entitlement (FNE) – What is it?
Some 2 year old children are entitled to receive free nursery sessions. These can be taken in a school nursery who delivers 2 year old provsion or with an approved day nursery or childminder.
What is my child entitled to?
Your child is entitled to receive 570 hours free nursery education per year. This equates to a maximum of 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (term time only) or 11.5 hours over 50 weeks. You do not have to take up the full entitlement however you are encouraged to do so.
Do I have to attend a session every day?
No, settings and schools have been required to offer the free nursery entitlement more flexibly. The offer of 570 hours can be stretched over a longer period of time but less hours per week will be available free. For examples of how this may be taken please consult your provider or ring Kim Rowntree on 01429 284881.
When will my child become eligible for a free 2 year old place?
National guidelines dictate the following:
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A child born between: |
Will be eligible for a free place from: |
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1st April and 31st August |
The start of the autumn term following their 2nd birthday until statutory school age. (September) |
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1st September and 31st December |
The start of the spring term following their 2nd birthday until statutory school age. (January) |
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1st January and 31st March
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The start of the summer term following their 2nd birthday until statutory school age. (April) |
Can my child attend more than one setting?
Yes, 2 settings can be used, however we would encourage that your child stays with one provider as far as possible as it is important for the child to have consistency and stability.
Current Childminders who currently have 2 Year Funded Childcare.
N.B All other childminders who have a good or outstanding Ofsted grade can deliver 2 year funded childcare.
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Childminders |
Contact Telephone Number |
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Alison Fothergill |
07835450949 |
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Andrea Turner |
01429 421986 |
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Sharon Howe |
01429 860881 |
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Diane Brunt |
01429 425461 |
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Sarah Barber |
01429 278876 |
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Clare Smith |
01429 277519 |
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Mary Thompson |
07811279205 |
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Andrea Hornsey |
07939560005 |
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Yvonne Coombs |
01429 280586 |
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Kay Copeman |
01429 231449 |
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Dot Shepherd |
01429 870448 |
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Katherine Jones |
07504 420412 |
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Janet Lawton |
01429 890135 |
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Sarah Linton |
01429 270966 |
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Chamene Turner |
07983103263 |
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Amanda Bruce |
01429 289234 |
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Samantha Gowland |
07929186595 |
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Elizabeth Gray |
01429 421038 |
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Cheryl Blakey |
07944088671 |
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Margaret Storey |
01429 862511 |
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Susan Ross |
01429 293528 |
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Lynn Young |
01429 235695 |
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Dawn Pedley |
01429 297542 |
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Patricia Harland |
07563675236 |
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Sally Hart |
07576779979 |
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Jayne Todd |
07256111234 |
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Karen Miller |
01429 278785 |
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Katy Lee |
07811897837 |
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Marjorie Spence |
01429 870955 |
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Sarah Thomas |
07860118640 |
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Amanda Smith |
01429 275060 |
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Mary Thompson |
01429 271690 |
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Tammy Fleet |
07784621891 |
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Kay Mason |
07881888307 |
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Chamene Turner |
07939901837 |
Private providers delivering 2 year funded childcare.
| Setting | Address | Postcode | Telephone Number |
| Aldersyde | The Parade | TS26 0DS | 263891 |
| Playmates | 55 - 57 Murray Street | Ts26 8PQ | 272500 |
| Playmates | Rossmere Children Centre, Rossmere Way | TS25 5EB | 272500 |
| Little Stars | Kilmarnock Road | TS25 3NU | 868008 |
| Footprints | Tees Street | TS24 8HA | 261122 |
| Scallywags | Warrior Drive | TS25 1EZ | 235351 |
| Lonsdale | 22 Grange Road | TS26 8JB | 861400 |
| Lonsdale | 130 Grange Road | TS25 8JJ | 278482 |
| Starfish | King Oswy Drive | TS24 9PA | 273273 |
| Cheeky Monkeys | Mapleton Road | TS24 8NQ | 266377 |
| Kiddikins | Hindpool Children Centre, Hindpool Close | TS24 0TB | 288285 |
| Ready Steady Grow | Elwick Road | TS26 9NP | 890729 |
| Leapfrogs | Miers Avenue Children Centre, | TS24 9JG | 07756 797585 |
| Little Treasures | Kendal Road | TS25 1QU | 221832 |
Schools delivering 2 year funded childcare.
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School |
Address |
Telephone Number |
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Brougham Primary School |
Brougham Terrace |
273663 |
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Stranton Academy |
Southburn Terrace |
275595 |
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West View Academy |
Davison Drive |
267401 |
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Grange Primary School |
Owton Manor Lane |
272007 |
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Lynnfield Primary School |
Grosvenor Street |
275122 |
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Eskdale Academy |
Eskdale Road |
272255 |
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Rossmere Primary School |
Catcote Road |
274608 |
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St John Vianney Primary School |
King Oswy Drive |
273273 |
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Rift House |
Masefield Road |
275239 |
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St Helens |
Durham Street |
267038 |
How will the places be funded?
The places will be funded by the local authority with payment made directly to the provider. If your child takes less than 15 hours per week, the payment will be adjusted pro-rata.
A parent is not expected to contribute towards the costs of their free entitlement, it should be free at the point of delivery. A childs’ free entitlement however does not cover any additional services that the setting may offer eg. extra hours or transport, you will need to speak with your provider to discuss any charges for this.
Will the nursery session(s) my child receives be of good quality ?
Yes, providers offering the free nursery entitlement must be registered with Ofsted. Being registered means that the provider must comply with the requirements of The Department of Educations’ Code of Practice on the Early Educationand Childcare. The provider will be subject to an inspection by OFSTED, the organisation which also inspects schools to make sure that the child is being educated appropriately. Local Authority staff work closely with settings to develop and enhance the learning environment and experience for your child.
How can I apply?
To apply for your child’s 2 year old free nursery entitlement complete an application on https://eyes-par-portal.hartlepool.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/home
You may be entiled to a 2 year old Free Nursery Entitlement place if you are receiving one or more of the following:
- Income Support
- Income Related Job Seekers Allowance
- Income related Employment Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit with a total annual income that does not exsceed £16,190
- Have a current SEN Statement or an Education, Health and Care plan or claim Disability Living Allowance for the child
- All 2 year olds that are looked after by the Local Authority, adopted, fostered or have a special guardianship order
If you are entitled to a place the Free Nursery Entitlement Officer can be contacted on 01429 284881.
Please note that the free nursery entitlement is not a guarantee of placement with a particular provider, it is a guarantee that a free place will be available for your child in Hartlepool.
The local authority will carry out checks as part of their remit to ensure that a child is not claiming more than their full entitlement.
If you have any enquiries regarding your child’s free nursery entitlement, please contact the Children's Hub on 01429 284284.
This information has been provided directly by the organisation/ service provider. However, it is still always a good idea to contact them to check nothing has been changed.
Who to contact
- Name
- The Children's Hub
- Telephone
- 01429 284284
- childrenshub@hartlepool.gov.uk
When is it on?
- Date & Time Information
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (answerphone available outside of office hours)