Types of Learning
What learning can a young parent do and what childcare will be funded?
Care to Learn can be used to fund childcare for any course that benefits from public funding. It may be used where public funds only provide a part of the course costs. Courses do not have to lead to qualifications and may include childcare, basic skills and taster courses. Young parents must be under 20 when they start courses. Those over 20 may also apply for childcare support from the Learner Support Service through the 6th form college scheme.
Publicly funded courses are delivered by over 4000 providers, these include:
- FE Colleges
- Sixth form colleges
- Specialist colleges including agricultural; dance and drama; art and design colleges
- Schools
- School sixth forms
- Some Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) providing further education
- Voluntary sector and community based providers; and
- Private sector providers and employers
Schools, School sixth forms, Sixth form Colleges and FE Colleges
Schools, colleges and training providers should use the flexibilities available to them to create and develop learning opportunities that offer choice, flexibility and opportunities for progression to further education and employment. Learning Providers will receive an admin fee of £80 for each successful start made by a Care to Learn student. Only one payment will be made in respect of an individual student per year.
For help or more information call the Care to Learn on 0800 121 8989
