information sheet and application form - Yeovil College

Financial Support for ChildcareLearners aged 20 or over on the 31st August 2013 may apply to the 19+ Adult Discretionary Support Fund for childcare assistancewhile attending their chosen course. It may only be used to fund childcare from a childcare provider who is Ofsted registered, butlearners are free to use the childcare provision of their choice. This is not applicable to over 24’s who are attending a course at Level3 or above and eligible for 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.Any childcare agreement or contract is between the childcare provider and the learner. This includes all invoicing and payment terms.Learners are required to provide their invoice as soon as possible and payments will be made in arrears. Payments will be madepayable to the childcare provider but must be collected by the learner. No transactions will take place between the childcare providerand the college directly.Payments will be made for actual study hours but can include time spent on compulsory work placements which are required for thecourse. If attendance falls below 80%, without an approved explanation, we reserve the right to suspend payments. Retainers overcollege holidays can be paid but please note retainers over the summer holiday period will not be covered.Learners aged under 20 on the 31st August 2013 should apply directly to Care to Learn for funding: 0845 121 8989FAQsWhat emergency domestic support can the fund be used for?Funds can be used to provide temporary support with domestic emergencies and short term emergency accommodation whilstbenefit support is awaited. This will be assessed on an individual basis and will be awarded at the discretion of the StudentServices Co-ordinator.If I am eligible, how often will I receive my payments?Providing attendance and behaviour meets college requirements, you will receive ten payments throughout the academic year.What if my circumstances change during the course?If during the course, your circumstances change significantly or you are experiencing extreme financial hardship, you shouldcontact your tutor or the Student Services Office for advice.Can I appeal if my application is unsuccessful?!Payments received from 19+ Adult Discretionary Support Funds mustbe declared if you are in receipt of welfare benefitsIf you wish to appeal, you should do so in writing, giving details of any special circumstances that apply. Your appeal will beinvestigated and a decision confirmed in writing within 10 working days. Please address appeals to: Vice Principal, Resources,Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DREligibility Factors: Age, Learning Programme, ResidencyEligibilityFactors:Age:ValidLearningProgramme/CourseLearner is eligible to apply for assistance if:Aged 19 or over on 31st August 2013Attending a funded adult Further Education (FE) course or an AdultSkills course Learner Provision.Learner NOT eligible for assistance if:Learner is under 19 on the 31st August 2013 (the learnermay then be eligible for the 16-19 Discretionary Bursary) orover 24 who are attending a course at Level 3 or aboveand eligible for 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.Attending a waged apprenticeship programme or receivingassistance from other Government schemesParticipating in a Higher Education (HE) programme(contact UCY on 01935 845454)ResidencyHave been living in the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) orEuropean Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years before 1stSeptember 2013, for purposes other than education. In addition to thisyou must have ‘settled status’ having either indefinite leave to enter orremain or having the right of abode in the UK. If you are married andyour spouse satisfies the above criteria you will need to have beenresident in the UK, for at least 1 year before 1st September 2013. Otherlearners such as Asylum seekers or learners with recognised refugeestatus may also be eligible please contact Student Services for fulldetails.Learner fails to meet the funding criteria set out in the SFAFunding Rules 2013/2014Please call to request larger text or alternative format forms: 01935 423921