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School Sixth Forms, Sixth Form Colleges, General FE Colleges and Training Providers may be able to offer financial support to young people who are facing barriers to learning. You will need to contact the institution directly to find out more.
General travel information
Click on the following link to help you plan your journey using the most up to date information from travel South Yorkshire.
For more information on travelling to school (transport for SEN learners, zero-fare travel passes etc) go to:
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/travel-transport
OR:
Contact Customer Services
0114 273 4567
1 Union Street, Howden House, Sheffield, S1 2SH, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm
16-19 Bursary Fund
The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a scheme intended to financially support the most vulnerable 16-19 year olds in full time education/training. The money will be distributed by colleges/training providers.
For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
Child Benefit
Your Child Benefit stops on 31 August on or after your 16th birthday if you leave education or training. It continues if you stay in approved education or training
For further information, please visit www.gov.uk/child-benefit-16-19
Post 16 Finance - Employment/employed apprenticeships
If you secure an employed apprenticeship, or find full time employment, Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments will stop.
All employed apprentices must receive a wage of at least £4.81 per hour In some cases this may be higher; this is dependant upon your employer.
