• They’re looked after by a local council
• They have a current statement of special education needs (SEN)or an education health and care plan
• They get Disability Living Allowance
• They’ve left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order
If your child is eligible, you can start claiming after they turn 2. The date you can claim will depend on when their birthday is.
| Child’s Birthday |
|
When You Can Claim |
| 1 January to 31 March |
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Beginning of term on or after 1 April |
| 1 April to 31 August |
|
Beginning of term on or after 1 September |
1 September to
31 December |
|
Beginning of term on or after 1 January |
|