'Care to Learn' aims to give financial support to teenage parents (dads may be eligible too), who want to continue with their education or training, or are returning to education or training and need help with the cost of their childcare.
The 'Care to Learn' scheme, launched in 2003, makes available up to £160 per child per week (£175 in London) for childcare costs, to parents under 20 years old who are in education or training. This money is to cover childcare costs and associated additional transport costs to and from the childcare provider. It is available to support the use of any registered or approved childcare and will be paid directly to the childcare provider.
For more information on support available through 'Care to Learn', call the helpline free on:
0800 121 8989 - 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
You can also find more information on the 'Care to Learn' Website.