Education

If you are currently in education/training your CLIC Sargent Young Person’s  Social Worker can help you to liaise with your tutors regarding time off or deferring your studies, lesson plans and working at home, liaise with the exam officer at school or university and support you in preparing to return to your studies.  

Support can also be offered to those wanting to return to a new course as a result of time away from education or those wanting a change of direction. Your CLIC Sargent Young Person’s Community Worker can help in looking into local opportunities at college, university or in training/apprenticeship schemes.  This can include supporting with the application process, attending open days and liaising with tutors.

Parents learning Allowance  (gov.uk)
 
Full-time students with children could get up to £1,523 a year to help with their learning costs. This is called Parents’ Learning Allowance.
 
The money can help pay for books, study materials and travel. How much you get depends on your household income.
 
Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs)
 
University and college can be expensive enough, but with added costs such as specialist equipment, readers, note-takers or extra travel costs, it all adds up.
 
DSAs are grants (which don't have to be paid back) that could help you cover extra costs if you have an ongoing health condition, disability (cancer is classed as this), mental health condition or learning difficulty.
 
The amount you get will depend on your individual needs, rather than your family's household income and the intensity of a course. They can also be in addition to any help received with travel costs.
 
Proposed changes to DSAs: -  From September 2015 there could be a reduction in the support available as part of DSAs. For example, this may affect the funding you receive for computer equipment and software, or fridges if you need to store medications. You can find out more about the proposed changes to DSAs by visiting www.gov.uk.
 
Discretionary learner support
 
If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Discretionary Learner Support (DLS).
 
You apply to your learning provider (e.g. your college) for DLS. How much you get depends on your circumstances.
 
The money can help pay for things like:
 
          accommodation and travel
          course materials and equipment
          childcare - if you qualify
 
Development Awards - The Prince's Trust
 
Development awards up to £500 are available to help young people move into education, training or employment.
 
The grants are available to young people aged 16-25 years not in education,training and employment and young people aged 14-16 years not expected to achieve five GCSE's at grades A to C.
 
The grant can be used to fund items such as course fees, course materials, tools and equipment, travel costs and childcare.
 
To apply either complete the on-line enquiry form or speak to a Prince's Trust Advisor on 0800 842842 or text “Call Me” to 07983 385418 or see www.princes-trust.org.uk
 
Lawrence Atwell's Charity
 
The Lawrence Atwell's Charity assists young people (16 to 26 years) from low-waged families (under £26,000 pa) who want to become qualified for a job. It is able to offer grants towards: Vocational training - such as NVQ Level 3 BTEC or City and Guilds courses ‘First Step' qualifications - to help young people become qualified for work such as Level 1 and 2 BTEC first diplomas/certificates, Access and Foundation courses. Young people with disabilities (including mental health issues) is one of the charity's priority groups. To find out if you are eligible to apply take the on-line eligibility quiz.www.skinnershall.co.uk
 
 See more at:
 
http://www.disability-grants.org/grants-for-disabled-young-adults.html#sthash.9roYaZL1.dpuf
 
Further information and support
 
For further help and advice please contact your CLIC Sargent Young person’s Social Worker or CLIC Sargent Young Person’s Community Worker.