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Learner Support Fund

The Learner Support Fund is a limited amount of funding allocated to the service by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) each year for Adult Skills courses only (not Community Learning courses).

The Learner Support Fund is a limited amount of funding allocated to the service by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) each year for Adult Skills courses only (not Community Learning courses).

What can Learner Support Fund be used for?

The funding is provided to increase access, retention and achievement for learners in exceptional financial circumstances.

  • 20+ Childcare (with an Ofsted registered provider) up to £17 per session, with a total limit of £2805.
  • Associated Learning Costs (course trips, books or equipment identified as essential in the course information sheet).
  • Other Costs. Transport cost but only in exceptional circumstances, and not as a block contribution

A copy of the policy and application form can be shared upon request. Please get in contact with us if you would like a copy.