Partnership Funding
Is your child eligible for Funded Early Learning and Care?
All children are entitled to 30hrs funded Early Learning and Care in the term after their 3rd birthday. Eligible 2yr olds must meet the criteria detailed by Fife Council http://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/education2/early-learning,-childcare-and-nurseries/preschool-and-school-nursery/nursery-places-for-2-year-olds-session-202223
Applications for Funded 3yr olds are submitted directly to Triangle Under 5s.
If your 2 yr old is eligible for a funded place and you would like them to attend Triangle Under 5s the application is submitted to Westfield Nurture Centre specifying that you wish to take up the place at Triangle Under 5s.
Please contact http://triangleunder5s@live.com for more information
The cut off dates for funding are set by the Scottish Executive and are as follows;
*Children who are 3 between 1st March and 31st August receive the funding from August.
*Children who are 3 between 1st September and 31st December receive funding from January.
*Children who are 3 between 1st January and 28/29 February receive funding after Spring Holidays (April).
Children can attend Triangle Under 5’s for their full 30 hrs entitlement per week of government funded Early Learning and Care.
Split funded placements are also available for children choosing to attend a Fife Council Nursery/Childminder as well as Triangle Under 5’s.
