Dudley MBC offer 15 hours free childcare for those who meet the below criteria, allowing little minds to access nursery earlier.

Do you receive any of the following?

  • Universal Credit
  • Income Support
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
  • Guaranteed element of State Pension

Or are any of these applicable to you?

  • Receive Child Tax Credit, and have an annual income less than £16,190
  • Receive Working Tax Credit, and have an annual income of less than £16,190
  • Care for a looked after child
  • Have an adopted child
  • Have a child who receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in their own right
  • Have a child looked after by the Local Authority

Time for Twos Application

Use this form to apply for Time for Twos for a 2 year old.

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Interactive information leaflet

Free early learning childcare for eligible two year olds

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How much free entitlement can my child have?

Please see the link below for further information and how to apply for Times for Twos. If you do have any queries or questions regarding Times for Twos please do not hesitate to contact the management team at the nursery who will be more than happy to help.

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If my child is eligible, when will they qualify for their free early learning place for two year olds?
A child born between:
Will be eligible for a free place from:
1st April and 31st August (inclusive) The start of the autumn term following their second birthday until they can access their free early education place at three years.
1st September and 31st December (inclusive) The start of the spring term following their second birthday until they can access their free early education place at three years.
1st January and 31st March (inclusive) The start of the summer term following their second birthday until they can access their free early education place at three years.

* Although the actual term dates vary from year to year to accommodate national holidays such as Easter, which moves each year, term dates to determine eligibility remains constant.