Childcare
The College has funds from which both full–time and part–time students can apply for assistance with the costs of childcare whilst studying at the College:
From academic year 2011-12, the childcare funds will include two elements. They are:
- The Lone Parents Childcare Grant (LPCG) element which will be an entitlement payment of up to £1,215 per year to all eligible further and higher education students who are lone parents and who have formal registered childcare expenses while studying. The LPCG is not income assessed.
- The Discretionary Childcare Funds which all students may apply to for financial help with formal registered childcare expenses. Payments from the Discretionary Childcare funds will be made at the discretion of the institutions and based on an assessment of need.
Discretionary Childcare Funds
Means–tested awards – covers between 80–100% of registered childcare costs. The College has funds for FE and HE students that can be used to assist students with childcare costs. Students should be aware that the college may not cover the full costs towards childcare. To be eligible for these funds students must meet certain criteria e.g.
- be enrolled as a full–time or part–time student
- have taken full entitlement to student loan (HNC/HND students only)
- be able to demonstrate financial hardship and difficulty with meeting childcare costs
- be in receipt of Child Benefit payments for your child or children
The Childcare Funds are limited funds, and the College cannot guarantee that all applications will be successful.
Further information may be found in the Childcare Funding leaflet
How do I find a registered childcare provider?
If you require details of registered providers within your area contact your local Childcare Information Services.
Aberdeen City Family Information Service Tel l 01224 443344
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/fis
Aberdeenshire Childcare Information Service Tel 0800 298 3330
http://www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk
Angus Childcare Partnership Tel 01307473297/473303
http://www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk
Dundee Early Years & Childcare Partnership Tel 01382 433900
http://www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk
Useful websites and addresses
This web address will give you National and Local Childcare information.
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk
For reports on registered providers, including all inspection reports
http://www.carecommission.com
Information on Working Tax Credit and Child tax Credit, or telephone the helpline on 08453003900
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Students wishing to enquire about assistance with the cost of childcare should book an appointment with Irene Robertson, Student Funding Adviser at Learner Services Reception or by calling 01224 612284.