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Education, Training and Employment

 

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It is expected that full-time education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 16.  In England there is an expectation that children will remain in education, employment or training until the age of 18. Details of the national curriculum can be found The national curriculum: Overview - GOV.UK

To find your nearest school, school admissions process, apply for school and college transport, apply for free school meals or home education information visit Schools and education – Lincolnshire County Council for more information.

Specific information for Ukrainian arrivals can be found on Education, Family and Child Services | Connect to Support Lincolnshire 

 

Benefits related Holiday Activities

HAF the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is a government funded programme that provides free holiday clubs for reception to year 11 pupils in receipt of benefits-related free school meals in Lincolnshire, these can be accessed over the summer, Christmas and Easter holidays. Visit Holiday Activities and Food Programme – Lincolnshire County Council for further information.

 

Training, Adult and Family Learning in Lincolnshire

The Lincolnshire Adult Skills and Family Learning Service provided by 2aspire offer a wide range of courses supporting and enabling people to enhance their quality of life and opportunities. Courses are delivered in community venues, local colleges, schools, children’s centres, and online. Some courses are specifically designed to support parents and their families, available daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you are aged 19 and over and don’t have a Maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access a variety of different FREE courses in your area. Fill out the Expression of Interest form or contact the team at Multiply@lincolnshire.gov.uk and we will be delighted to help you on your exciting numeracy journey! For other adult skills and family learning opportunities, go to Lincolnshire – 2aspire.

The National Careers Service website  provides career information and offers advice on choosing courses and guidance. They can help you make decisions at all stages in your career. Visit their website for a postcode search to help you find a suitable course.

 

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship helps to learn on the job, earn a wage and study at the same time. When you complete an apprenticeship, you gain experience and qualifications.

You can also find apprenticeships as options or parts of the courses available at:

  • colleges
  • sixth forms
  • universities

Find out more visit Become an apprentice: How apprenticeships work - GOV.UK

 

Free Digital Skills sessions

Digital skills available at various settings including libraries, community centres etc. find more support options available Support with digital and technology | Lincolnshire

 

Find links to some of the organisations providing Further education , Higher Education and training to prepare you for employment in Lincolnshire:

Locations:

 

Volunteering can provide many opportunities, whether to progress into employment, to gain experiences and explore interests in something new or as a hobby, there are many ways to volunteer and lots of organisations that would appreciate your time! 

Find resources where volunteer opportunities can be searched for, visit the Volunteering section of Connect to Support Lincolnshire.

 

With the increase in the use of digital technology to gain access to information and services, there is support available in local settings including libraries and community centres.

Visit the Support with digital and technology section.

 

National Careers Service

Choosing or changing your career can be confusing. The National Careers Service website  provides career information and offers advice on choosing courses and guidance. They can help you make decisions at all stages in your career. Visit their website for a postcode search to help you find a suitable course.

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Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship helps to learn on the job, earn a wage and study at the same time. When you complete an apprenticeship, you gain experience and qualifications. Find out more visit Become an apprentice: How apprenticeships work - GOV.UK

Employment Agencies

There are many different routes into employment, below are several useful links to job search sites where vacant positions can be applied for:

Search for local government vacancies

Lincolnshire Police vacancies

Health & Wellbeing vacancies

 

Jobseekers Allowance 

Jobseeker's Allowance is an unemployment benefit for people who are actively seeking work. There are two types:

  1. New Style Jobseeker's Allowance: This is based on your National Insurance contributions and is not means-tested. You can receive it for up to 6 months.
  2. Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance: This is means-tested and based on your income and savings. However, it has largely been replaced by Universal Credit.

To qualify for Jobseeker's Allowance, you must be:

  • Unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week.
  • Available for and actively seeking work.
  • Under the State Pension age 

Apply for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance

Family Benefits 

Some key benefits include:

  • Child Benefit: Regular payments to help with the cost of raising a child.
  • Maternity and Paternity Pay and Leave: Financial support and leave entitlements for new parents.
  • Adoption Pay and Leave: Support for those adopting a child.
  • Childcare Costs: Help with paying for childcare, including Childcare Grant and Care to Learn.
  • Support for Disabled Children: Includes Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and Disabled Facilities Grants.
  • Free School Meals: Assistance with school meal costs for eligible families.
  • Healthy Start: Vouchers for pregnant women and families with young children to buy healthy food and vitamins.

Benefits and financial support for families - GOV.UK for further details.

Find more resources to benefits and eligibility criteria via Claim benefits | Lincolnshire

 

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