Support for students with parental or caring responsibilities
Juggling home and student life can be challenging. If you are a parent or are caring for another family member, you will find some resources below to support you.
Students with Parental Responsibilities
If you are a student with parenting responsibilities, you may find the below information useful:
UCAS provide academic support, financial support, health and wellbeing support, guidance on childcare facilities and housing guidance. Information here.
GOV.UK outline finance support for parents here.
Gingerbread also provide advice on financial support for single parents.
If you are searching for private accommodation, keep an eye on our Hartpury Students Facebook page. You can also find guidance on living offsite on the main Hartpury website.
Students with Caring Responsibilities
If you are a student with caring responsibilities, you may find the below information useful:
Gloucestershire Young Carers
GYC is an external organisation which provides support to young people with caring responsibilities and time away from their responsibilities. More information here.
Student carers bi-monthly newsletter... got sent email from stephen.moore@peopleplus.co.uk.