➭ Important information for parents prior to applying

Parents/Carers must have the following information available in the format of a photo or electronically ready to upload as part of their application.
• birth certificate (long version) or birth certificate (short version) with proof of parental responsibility
• Proof of address (Council Tax Bill or Utility bill dated within the last 3 months)
• Payslips – 3 most recent monthly payslips for each parent or if paid weekly each week for the last 3 months.
• If self-employed your most recent Self-Assessment Tax Return.
• If parents are in new employment and do not have a payslip. They must have a copy of their contract or a letter from the employer confirming the income and hours worked.
• If parents are in education or training, you will need to provide evidence of the following: that you are enrolled on either an undergraduate or a postgraduate course, including those delivered via distance learning, that is at least 10 weeks in length/ If you are in further education (FE), that you are enrolled on a course which is delivered via an FE Institution, that is at least 10 weeks in length.

Please note: If parents choose to use childcare before their application is approved, they are responsible for paying the costs of the childcare. No childcare funding can be back-dated to account for the period before an application is approved.