Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 6519

Young Carers: Education

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal DemocratNorth East Fife

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support young carers in full-time education to access financial support.

Answer

Janet Daby
The department is dedicated to making education fairer for all. Funding is provided to educational institutions to administer discretionary 16-19 bursaries for vulnerable students, including those who may have caring responsibilities. Additionally, young ...

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