Who is eligible and when will applications open?
Children who have their 3rd birthday between 1 September 2025 and 31 December 2025 are eligible for Early Entitlement education funding between January 2026 and July 2026 (school term time only). Applications will open on October 22nd 2025.
Children who have their 3rd birthday between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026 are eligible for Early Entitlement education funding April 2026 to July 2026 (school term time only). Applications will open on January 28th 2026.