Information from Lancashire County Council for Families
It has been agreed that food vouchers for vulnerable families with 2, 3 & 4 year olds will be provided to cover the two week Christmas holiday period, in the same way that they are being provided for eligible school age children. The food vouchers will be issued directly to the children's home addresses by the postal service from 13 December onwards.
The following children will qualify for a £30 food voucher (£15 per week):
- All 2 year old children that are taking up a place in the autumn term 2021 in PVI and maintained settings.
- All 2 year old children who are currently eligible for a 2 year old place in autumn 2021, but have not yet accessed a place
- All 2 year old children who have been found eligible to take up a place from 1 January 2022
- All 3 & 4 year old children that are taking up a place in the autumn term 2021 in PVI and maintained settings that are eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP).