Care to Learn (2025/6) - Childcare Funding for Young Parents (aged under 20)
What is it?
The Care to Learn scheme can help young parents with the cost of childcare while they study. Young parents must be under the age of 20 at the start of their course.
What could I get?
You can claim up to £180 per child per week to cover childcare costs in term time and during college holidays. The payment goes directly to your childcare provider. If your childcare costs are less than £180 you may get a travel payment to help towards the cost of your journey from home to your childcare provider.
How do I qualify for help?
You must be:
A parent aged under 20 when your course starts
The main carer for your child
Applying for, or receiving, Child Benefit for your child
Planning on using an Ofsted registered childcare provider
Living in England
A British Citizen or have the legal right to live and study in England
On a course that qualifies
How do I apply?
Contact the Finance Welfare Team in college via email at welfare@leedscitycollege.ac.uk or, fill in the Google Young Parent Contact Form. We will then make contact with you to help with your application for childcare funding.
You need to find a suitable and affordable childcare provider. Prices vary between providers so check the costs when you are searching for a provider.
You will need to show a Child Benefit letter and your child’s Birth Certificate to college.
How can I find out more information?
For further details and to check if you qualify, please visit the Care to Learn website.
Click here to find out more details about finding and funding childcare whilst you study.
Contact the Welfare Team should you have any general questions: welfare@leedscitycollege.ac.uk