Announcement:

   

10:00: 04/07/25 - ECS is working as normal

PLEASE SEE UPDATED FSM GUIDANCE

PLEASE NOTE: Asylum seekers queries for FSM,EY, EYPP should be sent to - ecs.admin@education.gov.uk. When submitting asylum seeker manual checks by email, please include applicant's NASS number or Port Reference, nationality, full name and DOB

Welcome

Welcome to the ECS.

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.