Further education and training in Wales - Trailblazers

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) replaced Incapacity
Benefit for new claimants from 27 October 2008. See Skill’s
information booklet Studying and claiming benefits as
‘incapable of work’ for further information.
8. Other services available in colleges
As well as thinking about your financial situation, you may also
need to know what other support is available if you decide to go to
college, such as childcare or study skills support. Each college is
likely to offer different services, so you should ask the college you
want to attend what they can offer.
Childcare
Some colleges may be able to contribute towards the cost of
childcare if you meet their eligibility criteria. This might include
helping you pay for a childminder, afterschool care or a nursery
place. Some colleges may have their own childcare facilities which
you can use if you are a registered student.
Study skills support
You may find that there are certain skills you need to improve on to
make the most of your time at college, particularly if you have been
out of education for a while. Most colleges offer study skills support
such as help with reading and writing, working with numbers,
improving your memory and concentration, computer skills, or
improving your handwriting.
Some colleges may also offer specialist support services such as
adult literacy, using assistive technology, or subject-specific
support. These may be combined with any disability or learning
difficulty support you might be getting.
33