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King's Lynn Centre
Do you live in West Norfolk? If you do, why not visit our King's Lynn Connexions Centre. You could use the computers there, look through our information library or talk to a Personal Adviser.
Care to Learn
You don't have to stop your education just because you've become a parent. If you're a young parent looking after your child – whether you're the mother or the father – you can apply for money from Care to Learn so you can keep studying.
What Care to Learn can do for you
"Doing a course gave me the confidence to believe in myself. Being a mum is a lot easier now because I am doing something for myself, which will benefit both me and my son."
– Julie, age 18
Care to Learn will pay up to £160 per week for childcare and your travel. This also includes any registration fees or deposits, and some other expenses.
To find out exactly what Care to Learn can give you, go to the website DfES – Care to Learn, or phone 0845 600 2809.
Care to Learn does not affect your benefits (or your family's). You don't have to be on benefits to apply for Care to Learn.
Who qualifies for Care to Learn?
You can claim Care to Learn funding if you are
- under 20
- starting a course at school or college, or a training programme funded by the government
- the main carer of your own child
- living in England
- using a registered childcare provider. (Find a local childcare provider on the website ChildcareLink.)
You can apply for Care to Learn at any time; it doesn't matter when your course starts. Read the instructions at DfES – apply for Care to Learn to get started. (You can get more help with this from a Connexions Personal Adviser.)
Not sure what to do after Year 11? There loads of options to choose from – but how can you make the right decision? Find out on the help you choose site.
