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Care to Learn childcare funding for young parents (England) 2026/27

Department for Education (GOV.UK) · United Kingdom

Care to Learn pays up to £180 a week per child (£195 in London) towards childcare for parents aged under 20 at the start of a publicly funded course in England.

Grade
Year 12–13
Same as Grades 11–12 in the US
Age
Up to 19
Lower limit not published
Residence
England
Entry
Qualification required
Check it against your grade and where you live

The scheme helps with childcare costs while studying, including deposit and registration fees, a childcare taster session of up to 5 days, keeping the place over summer holidays and travel to the childcare provider. Payments go directly to the childcare provider via the education provider.

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