Lack of childcare support for parents in higher education | Letter
•Roberta Leem-Bruggen says she was working full-time hours in NHS settings but was considered a ‘non-earner’ and therefore not eligible for childcare supportJamie Evans’ letter on childcare eligibility...
•I spent over 40 hours a week on compulsory NHS placements while completing academic work.
•During that time, I received universal credit, including the childcare element, which enabled me to continue my studies.
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المصدر: الغارديان - اقتصاد | Source: الغارديان - اقتصادRoberta Leem-Bruggen says she was working full-time hours in NHS settings but was considered a ‘non-earner’ and therefore not eligible for childcare support
Jamie Evans’ letter on childcare eligibility and the “nerd tax” (28 May) strongly resonated with me because I have experienced versions of this problem throughout higher education.
In 2020, I was a single parent studying for a clinical master’s degree. I spent over 40 hours a week on compulsory NHS placements while completing academic work. During that time, I received universal credit, including the childcare element, which enabled me to continue my studies.
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