Table 1 - Starting dates for funded ELC eligibility Where a child's birthday falls on or between the following dates:The child will become eligible from the school terms set out below: 1 March – 31 AugustAugust (autumn term) occurring in that year.1 September – 31 December January (spring term) following their birthday.1 January – last day February March/ April (summer term) following their birthday.Scottish Government. (2014, August 1).