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NEG Frequently Asked Questions

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At what age does my child receive the grant?

Your child will receive the grant in the term following his/her third birthday:

Term dates:

1 Sept – 31 Dec
1 Jan – 31 March
1 April – 31 August

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Do I need to be a resident of Haringey?

No, but your child must attend an eligible setting within the borough of Haringey.

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What is an eligible setting?

An eligible setting is a Nursery/Pre-school Playgroup that is a member of the Early Years Development & Childcare Partnership and therefore accepts the grant for your child.

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What does the Nursery Education Grant pay for?

The grant will pay for up to 5 sessions per week during term time. Each session amounts to 2.5 hours.

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How much money is the grant worth?

The current amount paid by the grant is up to £559 for a 13 week term and £516 for a 12 week term, depending on the number of sessions that your child attends. The grant will only pay for sessions of 2.5 hours therefore, if your setting has sessions that are longer than 2.5 hours, you will be required to pay top-up fees. These fee's are subject to change annually at the beginning of each financial year April.

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How much do I have to pay?

The grant is paid directly to the setting on your child’s behalf, you need to speak to your setting to find out how much you will be paying in addition to the grant.

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If my child goes to a school nursery, can I claim the grant as well?

No. If your child is attending a school nursery they are already receiving free education, therefore you cannot claim the Nursery Education Grant as well.

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Can I claim the grant with a Childminder?

No, not at present.

There is an approved NCMA ‘Children’s Come First Network’ which is based in Noel Park and Woodside ward. This network is quality assured, however it is not an accredited network and therefore childminders on the network are not eligible to receive the grant.

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When do the settings claim the grant for my child?

The Early Years settings put in claims for the Nursery Education Grant, at the beginning of each term. If your child joins after the claims have been put in, you will have to wait till the following term to claim.

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If my child attends a Nursery at an independent school, can I claim the grant?

You may claim the grant if the Independent school is a member of the Early Years Development & Childcare Partnership.

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How do I find out which settings are eligible to receive the grant?

You can telephone the Information Service on 020 8489 1546, visit your local Customer Service Centre or email: childcare@haringey.gov.uk for details of childcare providers eligible to received the grant.

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