Achievement Training Learner Support Discretionary Funding
(19+ Advanced Learning Loan)
For learners funded through the 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Achievement Training offers financial assistance to adult learners who have been granted a adult learning loan to fund their course. Depending on your household income, you could benefit from a meal allowance on study days, travel support. Help with essential course-related costs.
We’re here to support your educational journey and ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.
Discretionary Funding Application Form
Support Available – Loan
If your household income is £50,000 or below you might be eligible for:
- A meal allowance on study days you attend your course
- travel support (bus pass/train tickets/milage if travel distance is above two miles)
- childcare costs with an Ofsted registered provider
- support with compulsory course-related equipment/fees cost.
To assess your application you must attach one form of evidence as listed on the funding application form. If you are unable to provide this evidence, please contact the Learner Support Manager on 01752 202263.
Free Breakfast snack
- Choose from a filled croissant or a breakfast bar.
- Juice box or water available.
- Gluten free/vegan options available upon request.
Childcare Support – Loan
- Childcare support with an Ofsted approved provider on study days.
- Childcare is available to those studying online courses as per timetable.
Please note you must not be receiving the childcare element of Universal Credit or Tax/Child Tax Credit to be eligible for this support.
In order for a Childcare Provider Form to be processed, you must have completed a Discretionary Funding Application Form.
Learners must provide proof of the child this could include birth certificate, the child’s/children’s name on child tax credit notifications etc.
Guidelines for Parents/Carer/Childcare Providers/schools completing the childcare form:
Additional placement days will also be covered if they are a compulsory part of your course. If a child qualifies for ME2 or Early Years Funding (EYF) this must be used first for the days you attend Achievement Training and Achievement Training will cover any remaining cost.
Children should be on term-time only contracts. Learners (parents/carers) will be liable if any costs are incurred during the holiday periods unless they are required to attend for extra tuition or exams/ Government funding should be used first against their course and then Achievement Training will pay any top-up fees required.
You must notify us if childcare is no longer required.
Attendance is checked regularly – if below a satisfactory amount your payments may be stopped and the parents/carer will be responsible for your childcare costs.
If, for any reason, you are not happy with the outcome of the appeal, please let us know in writing to:
The Learner Support Manager Achievement Training Norwich Union House 2 St Andrews cross Plymouth PL1 1DN or dls@achievementtraining.com
If, for any reason, you are not happy with the outcome of the appeal, please let us know in writing to: The finance Manager Achievement Training Norwich Union House 2 St Andrews cross Plymouth PL1 1DN or finance@achievementtraining.com
Course Equipment Cost – Loan
To release your funding payments, the Finance department must receive proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of any professional fees you have paid.
If you require this application form in a different format or need help completing it please call 01752 202263 or email: dls@achievementtraining.com
Withdrawals
If you withdraw from your course, you will not receive further financial assistance. You may also have to repay any financial assistance you have been awarded and pay any outstanding fees.