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Update on Children with No Recourse to Public Funds

05 September 2022

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Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education

At a Glance

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.
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