Education

Resources and links for lone parents about the issues surrounding education.

Childcare factsheet

This factsheet outlines the different types of childcare and help available to pay for it.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)

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Rights Guide: Childcare factsheet

rg_201006_childcare.pdf 110.79 KB

Further education and training factsheet

This guide explains what Further Education is, and what help is available if you wish to study or train at this level.

Downloads

Factsheet: Further Education and Training (April 2010)

fs_further-education-and-training_201004.pdf 128.98 KB

Money for Lone Parent Full-time Students Entering Higher Education 2010-2011

This factsheet gives a brief overview of financial and other help you may be entitled to if you are a lone parent studying or considering studying a course of Higher Education (HNC, HND, Degree, etc.)

This is meant as a guide only, there are exceptions to the basic entitlements given here so always check with the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) or with a Student Financial Adviser at the university before committing yourself.

(Please note students studying health related courses are funded differently. Seek advice from SAAS or call our Lone Parent Helpline: 0808 801 0323.)