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Pre-school credit applications open

Scheme begins for next academic year

Applications are now open for pre-school credits for the next academic year.

Eligible parents and carers will be able to apply for £3,420 through the pre-school credit scheme.

Children who turn four-years-old, between September 1 this year and August 31 2022, will be able to qualify.

Those who're eligible will receive 12 monthly payments of £285 if their child attends pre-school all-year round.

For youngsters who attend during term-time only there will be nine instalments of up to £342 with the exception of December, April and July.

In total 753 credits have been issued for the current school year.

Details of available providers under the scheme and how to apply are available here.

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