Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has a policy on helping students with children to study at university while providing childcare support.

The government recognises the value of parents continuing in, or returning to, education and provides support to those enrolled on recognised education courses.

Eligible student parents may be able to claim a Childcare Grant, which offers support with up to 85% of their childcare costs, depending on their household income.

The maximum Childcare Grant for the 2018 to 2019 academic year is:

• Up to £164.70 a week for one child.
• Up to £282.36 a week for two or more children.

Parents' Learning Allowance is additional funding to help students who are also parents. This can be used for everyday costs of study, such as books, study materials and travel.