Announcement: |
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02/05/2025 - 10:00 - The ECS is working as normal.
PLEASE NOTE: DWP are carrying technical work over the weekend of Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 19:00 until Sunday 4th May 2025 at 07:00. The ECS will not receive eligibility results during this time. Service will resume as normal afterwards.
PLEASE NOTE: Please send asylum seeker checks to - ecs.admin@education.gov.uk. Please include applicant's full name, DOB, NASS Number or Port Reference; and nationality. |
Welcome
Welcome to the Eligibility Checking System.
This site allows you to perform queries for checking eligibility for:
- free school meals
- funded early learning for two year olds (this applies to England only)
- Early Years Pupil Premium (this applies to England only)
- Childcare for Working Parents (this applies to England only)
Note: This system is for use by invitation only.
By continuing to use this system you are agreeing to any criteria outlined in your
invitation.
If you are a Local Authority user of the ECS and require assistance, please email the DfE ECS Service Desk
Knowledge Hub – Previously Communities of Practice
To network and share experiences with colleagues using the Eligibility Checking Service and for ideas about how to get applications online and maximise take up, you can visit the Knowledge Hub which is part of the Local Government Association website at:
khub.net/lga.