How Care to learn can help you

If you are a young parent under 20, Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare and travel costs while you’re learning.The subject or course you take is entirely up to you. You can choose, for example, whether you want a qualification or not, or whether you want to learn at a college or through work.Wherever you learn, you can be confident that your child is being safely looked after.If you’d like to speak to someone to see if you qualify, or to help you apply, you can either:

·           phone the Care to Learn helpline on 0845 600 2809

·           contact your Connexions Personal Adviser 

When you get Care to Learn, it’s up to you what you learn.
You could choose to take a course or learning programme that lasts only for a few days, or one which lasts for several years. There are no set hours, so you could study part time or full time.
While you’re learning, you could be helping to build a better future for you and your family.
More and more employers are looking for people with higher level skills and qualifications, and the latest research shows that people with qualifications tend to earn more than those without. You’ll also be meeting new people and making new friends, getting out and about and perhaps getting a greater sense of confidence and independence.
The most important thing is that you choose something that suits and interests you. 

For more information about Care to Learn visit www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn