Free early education for disadvantaged 2-year-olds: eligibility for NRPF

Overview

We're seeking views on changes to the eligibility criteria for the free early education entitlement for disadvantaged 2-year-olds from households who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Why your views matter

In September 2019, the Government extended eligibility for this entitlement to two-year-old children from three groups of families and, in September 2020, extended the entitlement to a fourth group of families who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

This consultation seeks views on changes to the eligibility criteria for the free early education entitlement for disadvantaged two-year-olds, namely whether there are other groups of families with NRPF besides those identified in the consultation who should be eligible for the free early education entitlement; and the possible impact of any extension on people who share protected characteristics.