Care to Learn provides funding for childcare to help young parents aged under 20, continue in education after the birth of a child. The scheme provides funding for childcare whilst the young parent is engaged in a study programme and is not able to provide care for their child. It can also help the young parent with any additional travel costs involved in taking the child to the childcare provider. Care to Learn can also provide funding for childcare whilst young parents are on work placements or industry placements, where these are a defined part of the study programme.
Please read the full document before signing up to the fund to ensure you are happy.
Eligibility
To receive Care to Learn in academic year 2025 to 2026, the student, their education institution and childcare provider must a set eligibility criteria, listed in the terms and conditions.
Attendance
Payment will be made directly to your childcare provider via BACS each month. Payments will only be made if you are attending your course, have at least 85% attendance and the child/children is/are attending the childcare provider. The report goes through different situations and when evidence might be required.
Full list of terms and conditions around the fund are enclosed in the document.