Care To Learn

Family Services

Provider Details

Provider Information

Service Description:
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study.
You must be aged under 20 at the start of your course.

The scheme is available for publicly-funded courses in England. This includes courses in:
- schools
- 6th forms in schools
- 6th form colleges
-other colleges and learning providers, including Foundation Learning
-your community at Children’s Centres


Care to Learn can help with the cost of:
-your childcare, including deposit and registration fees
-a childcare taster session for up to 5 days
-keeping your childcare place over the summer holidays
-taking your child to their childcare provider

You can get Care to Learn if:
-you’re a parent under 20 at the start of your course
-you’re the main carer for your child
-you live in England
-you’re either a British citizen or a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country
-your course qualifies
-your childcare provider qualifies

Useful Information

Age Groups:
16 years to 19 years, 11 months
Costs:
Free
Daily Session Times:
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Referral Procedure:
How to claim
To get an application form and guidance notes call the Learner Support helpline

Learner Support helpline
0800 121 8989
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Availability:
Open All Year
Registered for 2yr Old Funding (for childcare providers only):
No
Registered for 3/4yr Old Funding (for childcare providers only):
No

Drop Off / Pick Up