Free Early Learning for Two year olds

Welcome to the Parent Portal

The Parent Portal allows you to apply online for Free Entitlement for two year olds . It also informs you if you are eligible for the funding.

Please follow the steps below to submit your EL2 application:

1) Click on 'Create Account' at the top of this page.

2) Verify your account by following the 'Login' link sent to your email.

3) Select 'Add Child' to create an account for your child.

4) Click on 'Submit EL2 Application' to provide some information.

5) Click on 'Submit your EL2 application'. 

Once your application has been submitted, it will be available for the Local Authority (LA) to review. The LA will process your information so you can take your EL2 Voucher code to your chosen nursery setting. If you require help in choosing a nursery setting please visit your nearest Children Centre for assistance.

General Data Protection Regulations

In order for the Early Education and Childcare team to process your application and allocate a childcare place, we will store your personal information securely in accordance to the General Data Protection Regulations.

We may need to share your information with:
• Our Early Year’s Childcare Providers
• Health Providers
• Children’s Centres
• Job centre plus

If you need more information on Early Learning for Two year olds please view the fact sheet.