FREE play and learn for 2 year-olds

Your 2 year-old may be entitled to free childcare from the term after their second birthday at ‘Play and Learn’ sessions. These can be accessed at Ofsted registered day nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, or some schools. If you qualify, your child will receive 15 hours a week (term-time only), or 11 hours a week (50 weeks a year).

You may be eligible if you meet the criteria on the back of this letter. You can do a quick and easy check on our parent portal. You can access this at www.durham.gov.uk/playandlearn.

If you are eligible, you will be given a code to take to your chosen childcare provider. You will need to discuss availability of places and a possible start date.

If you don’t have internet access or if you experience problems finding childcare contact Families Information Service on 03000 26 99 95.

Please click the link to read our updated risk assessment:
Spring term 2022 Covid Risk Assessment

Risk assessment for September return – Covid19
Full return details for EYFS parents July 2020
Full return details for parents Year 1 to 6 July 2020