House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on Children with No Recourse to Public Funds
05 September 2022 · Department for Education
Proposed by Brendan Clarke-Smith Con Bassetlaw
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At a glance
Key points
- The department has permanently extended eligibility for two-year-old early education entitlement to children from families with no recourse to public funds, subject to income thresholds.
- This extension began on 1 September 2022.
- Guidance has been published to support local authorities in implementing these changes.
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on extending access to early education entitlement for two-year-old children from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
Action requested
The department has permanently extended eligibility for the two-year-old early education entitlement to children from all NRPF families, subject to income thresholds. This extension began on 1 September 2022, and guidance has been published to support local authorities in implementing these changes.
Key facts
- The consultation response was published on Gov.uk.
- Additional groups identified for eligibility include those with a UK ancestry visa, temporary protection status under Section 12 of the Nationality and Borders Act, and pre-settled status with no qualifying right to reside.
- A maximum capital threshold of £16,000 applies in all areas.
- The extension began on 1 September 2022.