Consultation outcome

Free early education for 2-year-olds with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)

Applies to England

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Summary of consultation responses, the main findings and the government’s response outlining the next steps to be taken.


Original consultation

Summary

We're seeking views on changes to the eligibility criteria for the free early education entitlement for disadvantaged 2-year-olds.

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Consultation description

In September 2019, the government extended eligibility for this entitlement to 2-year-old children from 3 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:

  • whether there are other groups of families with NRPF besides those identified in the consultation who should be eligible for the entitlement
  • the possible impact of any extension on people who share protected characteristics
Published 25 March 2022
Last updated 25 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added 'Free early education for 2-year-olds with no recourse to public funds: government consultation response'.

  2. First published.