The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is committing to help parents from low-income families with a new initiative. The Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work scheme offers 50,000 eligible parents real help through vital childcare support, while they train or learn, to support them into employment.
Eligibility
The nationwide scheme is open to half a million families in England with:
Support with training and learning
Eligible parents can choose which course is going to give them the right skills to get back into work. Courses could range from a short refresher in maths or a more formal qualification in a range of subjects from social care to teaching.
Support with childcare cost
An advisor will help parents to enrol for their chosen course and will advise parents on the childcare options available to them. Parents have the choice from a range of Ofsted childcare, with the LSC paying up to £175 per child per week, or £215 in London. This ensures that parents have the means to make the best childcare choice for their family’s needs.
With the option of job shares, flexi-hours and part-time work, there are many options for families to create a more secure future through employment. The Free Childcare for Training and Learning scheme has been developed to remove the financial barriers to work and give parents more options.
To apply for the Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work scheme, or to find out more call the Learner Support helpline on 0800 121 8989 or visit www.directgov.uk/freechildcareforlearning