Financial Support for Childcare
Childcare
Jubilee Nursery is a 53 place nursery situated within Bishop Burton College campus; it is Ofsted registered and provides very high quality childcare.
HE Student Childcare Grant
Childcare Grants may be available through student finance for those students with dependant children in registered or accredited childcare. It cannot be claimed for if a student is already claiming the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit from the Inland Revenue.
The Access to Learning Fund can also offer help with childcare costs for those who have a shortfall in their Childcare Grant.
Please contact Learner Services regarding eligibility and how to apply.
Parent’s Learning Allowance
If you are a full-time student with dependent children, you may be entitled to help from the Parent's Learning Allowance through student finance.
This extra finance (along with the Childcare Grant) can help pay for childcare and other costs related to your course.
You may be entitled receive up to £1,508 per year for course related costs which is paid in three instalments and can again be applied for through Student Finance England.