Make a Provider Assisted Application on Economic Grounds

The provider can help the parent make an economic claim for two year old funding; the majority of applicants will select this option.

  1. On the Claim Type page, click the Claim on economic grounds button to display the Enter applicants economic Information page.

The Forename and Surname are pre-populated.

  1. Enter the applicant’s Date of Birth.

A validation check is in place to prevent a Carer from being added that is under 16 e.g. too young to have a National Insurance Number and therefore too young to be assessed for entitlement to 2 year old funding.

  1. Enter a National Insurance number or a National Asylum Seekers number.
  2. Click the Continue button to display the Declaration page.

  1. Select the check box to confirm that you have read and agree to the declaration.
  2. Click the Confirm button to display the Eligibility Result page.

The page displays the application reference number.

  1. Select an option for how to notify the applicant.
  2. Click the Finish button.

If the child is not eligible to receive two year old funding, the Eligibility Result page is displayed:

If the eligibility check was unsuccessful, the provider can:

  • Edit the applicant details:
    1. Click the Edit Applicant Details button to display the Applicant’s Economic Information page.
    2. Make any necessary changes.
    3. Click the Continue button to display the Declaration page.
    4. Select the check box to confirm that you have read and agree to the declaration.
    5. Click the Continue button to display the Eligibility Results page.
  • Perform an eligibility check on a second applicant:
    1. Click the Second Applicant Details button to display the Second Applicant Details page.
    2. Enter a Forename, Surname and Date of Birth.
    3. Enter either a National Insurance number or an Asylum Seekers number.
    4. Select the check box to confirm that the second applicant has parental responsibility for the child and has given their consent to the application being made on their behalf.
    5. Click the Submit button to display the Eligibility Results page.
  • Request help from the local authority:
    1. Click the Request Help button to display the Request Help page.
    2. Enter the details of the help request.
    3. If required, click the Add File button to attach any additional evidence.
    4. Select Yes to consent to the LA performing an ECS check on the applicant’s behalf.
    5. Click the Continue button to display the Preferred Methods of Contact page.
    6. Select the preferred method of contact.
    7. If required, a box is available to record additional information.
    8. Click the Continue button to display the Applicant’s Contact Details page.
    9. Enter the applicant’s telephone number.
    10. Click the Continue button to display the Application Submitted page.

The application reference number is given and a message informs the provider that the applicant will receive notification of the results via their chosen method of contact. The provider will also receive the notification.