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Don't qualify for 2 year old nursery
forever.insane
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Hi,
We applied for a nursery place for our 2 year old under the government's 15 hours free per week scheme and got an email back saying we don't qualify because we income isn't low enough. The threshold is £16,190. I earn roughly £15,00 and receive £6,600 a year in Hb and tax credits.
When I applied I thought it was only earned income, I was wrong.
I also applied for the EDF warm home discount which has the same threshold so assumed this would be rejected but they accepted it and said I will receive the £140 rebate.
Why has EDF said I'm allowed it and 2 year old funding said no with the same rules?
Thank you.
We applied for a nursery place for our 2 year old under the government's 15 hours free per week scheme and got an email back saying we don't qualify because we income isn't low enough. The threshold is £16,190. I earn roughly £15,00 and receive £6,600 a year in Hb and tax credits.
When I applied I thought it was only earned income, I was wrong.
I also applied for the EDF warm home discount which has the same threshold so assumed this would be rejected but they accepted it and said I will receive the £140 rebate.
Why has EDF said I'm allowed it and 2 year old funding said no with the same rules?
Thank you.
Thought for the day: each generation of mankind tends to hug the illusion of having reached the culmination of human achievement. Yet, as we scoff at our groping ancestors, so our descendants will surely scoff at us.
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 1941
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 1941
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What was your actual income for last year?0
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Darksparkle wrote: »What was your actual income for last year?
My p60 says I earned £15,692. But then with housing benefit and tax credits on top, at least £22,292.Thought for the day: each generation of mankind tends to hug the illusion of having reached the culmination of human achievement. Yet, as we scoff at our groping ancestors, so our descendants will surely scoff at us.
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 19410 -
You say 'we applied'
do you have a partner?
Is he working?0 -
You say 'we applied'
do you have a partner?
Is he working?
We - my partner is a stay at home mum. I work. £15,692 is my income from my job. We claim the benefits as a couple. They know I earn that and she earns £0.Thought for the day: each generation of mankind tends to hug the illusion of having reached the culmination of human achievement. Yet, as we scoff at our groping ancestors, so our descendants will surely scoff at us.
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 19410 -
You wouldn't include housing benefit or tax credits in your income.0
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What country are you in? How many hours do you work?0
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Darksparkle wrote: »You wouldn't include housing benefit or tax credits in your income.
I emailed them to try find out why I got declined and they said this was included as income. Here is the email:
I am from Sussex.Thought for the day: each generation of mankind tends to hug the illusion of having reached the culmination of human achievement. Yet, as we scoff at our groping ancestors, so our descendants will surely scoff at us.
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 19410 -
I'd be questioning that further. My understanding is that it was based on adjusted net income. Non taxable benefits wouldn't be factored in to adjusted net income.0
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Darksparkle wrote: »I'd be questioning that further. My understanding is that it was based on adjusted net income. Non taxable benefits wouldn't be factored in to adjusted net income.
To be honest, I wasn't aware that that my benefits weren't taxable (not something I ever thought of). The gov.uk site states:
tax credits and you have an annual income of under £16,190 before tax
This was what I thought I qualified under. It would be interesting to have another person's view on this, but I will either email them or have my partner call them on Monday. Nothing to lose in trying.
Thank you, Darksparkle.Thought for the day: each generation of mankind tends to hug the illusion of having reached the culmination of human achievement. Yet, as we scoff at our groping ancestors, so our descendants will surely scoff at us.
-C.F Harriss - Worthing at War - August 17 19410 -
How are you entitled to HB out of curiosity if you are on £15k?0
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