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The aim of Care to Learn is to offer financial support to teenage parents who want to continue in, or are returning to, learning or training by helping with the cost of childcare.
Who is eligible?
A young parent (male or female) who is:
- aged under 20
- on a publicly-funded full or part-time course
- beginning an apprenticeship with a non-employed status at a work-based learning provider
- starting e2e programme with a work-based learning provider
- expecting, or caring for, their own child
- living in England
This funding is not means-tested.
What does the fund pay for?
It will pay up to £155 per child each week for:
- registered childcare
- additional travel costs
- childcare during private study time
- retainer childcare fees.
What is the application process?
You will need to complete a Care to Learn registration form. This is available from Connexions, the College’s Student Advice and Guidance, inside the Care to Learn leaflet and from the Department for Education and Skills. You can also call 0800 1218989 to request a form. Once the registration form is received, if you are eligible you will be issued with a unique reference number.
Your details are then sent to the Connexions Service who will help you find a suitable course and childcare. An application form will then be sent to you to complete. When this is assessed, you will be notified of your entitlement.
If you would like to find out more about Care to Learn then contact the Student Services Team on 0116 224 2240. You can also call 0800 121 8989 to request a form.
To find out more about the childcare opportunties at Leicester College visit the Nursery section.