Support can include:
Your Personal Advisor keeping in touch with you and reviewing your Pathway Plan to ensure you are getting the support you need.
Assistance with some expenses for education, training and employment if needed, which may include help with purchasing industry-specific clothing for example.
Income Support and Housing Benefit should be available if you have been cared for and remain separated from your family and are in:
Full time further education – this is up to A-level standard or equivalent, or in direct training for 12 hours a week or more.
• Income Support and Housing Benefit should continue to be paid until the end of the academic year that you turn 21.
• In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to make a contribution towards course workbooks, field trips, special equipment or materials, clothing for work experience or job interviews.