WHO CAN APPLY?
Your household income must be less than £25,000 gross per annum, household income is defined as your income in addition to the income of your spouse or partner, if applicable. It does not include the income of any other inhabitants of the household (i.e. children / parents).Household income includes earning from employment as well as income from the following Benefits and Entitlements: Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Pension, Pension Credit, Tax Credits and any other form of benefit or entitlement.Personal Independence Payment and Disability Support Allowance should not be included.PLEASE NOTES: Funds are limited and cannot be guaranteed even if you satisfy all of the criteria. Any appeals against our decision must be made within 14 days of notification.
Travel Costs
Car: Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile. Car parking costs will only be paid if you have a disability affecting mobility and produce original tickets.
Bus/Train: Refunds for bus or train travel will only be paid on receipt of original valid tickets.
Taxi: You may only apply for a taxi if you are unable to use public transport.
Childcare
Please provide details of the registered Childminder or Nursery you wish to use. Please do not enter into a childcare agreement until funding has been approved. Contact the Family Information Service if you need help with childcare, countact details are available on the relevant councils website, BCP Council https://www.fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ and Dorset Council https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/get-help-for-your-family/family-information-service.
