[Gemini2021]

Hello Mum of 2

Thanks for sharing your situation

How are you getting on?

I am experiencing similar (long distance and a child under 3, who is still nursing daily)

I would not say we co-parent. At the moment it is parallel and a lot of guess work

Our child lives with me full time. They see dad one day a week, with this increasing someway, somehow…

I am required to initially propose contact, but I don’t know where to begin when there a many factors to consider, childs needs come first, although as parents we can not agree what these are (court proceedings are ongoing)

Speak soon

All the best

G2021

[Gemini2021]

Hi

Congratulations! Exciting indeed

I’ve been doing some research into this today. I am also looking at a career change. Retraining in teaching or health/social care areas.

I found out that social care (and teaching) is an exception when applying for student loan/grant. The only issue is, the social care route…Student Finance Company does not cover tuition fees for this, as it is seen as an equivilant qualification (as like you, I already have a degree)

You may also be awarded:

– Childcare reimbursement 85% (ofsted registered)

– Parent Learning Grant inc weekly allowance

I’d say defo speak to the institution you are enrolling at. Also try Citizens Advice, Turn2Us and prospects.ac.uk & even debt charities like StepChange

 

It’s all means tested and based on household income – that’s if you go down the student loan route or need bursaries

 

Good luck

 

Otherwise search for bursaries, scholarships,

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