Childcare Grant Support at Qalm Academy
At Qalm Academy, we proudly support parents who are in full-time higher education by accepting the UK Childcare Grant as a payment method for eligible childcare and educational services.
We understand that balancing study, family life and finances can be challenging. Our team is here to make the process of using your Childcare Grant simple, stress-free and fully supported.
Who Is Eligible for the Childcare Grant?
You may be eligible for a Childcare Grant if you are:
- Studying full-time at university or higher education college
- A parent or primary carer of a child:
- Aged 15 or under, or
- Aged up to 17 with special educational needs
- Living in the UK and receiving student finance
The Childcare Grant is not a loan and does not need to be repaid, making it a valuable form of financial support for student parents.
What Can the Childcare Grant Be Used For at Qalm Academy?
Parents can use the Childcare Grant to support:
- Academic tuition (English, Maths & Science)
- Faith Club learning programmes
- Structured after-school education
- Exam preparation support
- Supervised educational sessions
All care and learning is delivered in our calm, structured and nurturing environment in Shipley.
How Qalm Academy Supports You
We offer full administrative support for parents using the Childcare Grant, including:
Application Confirmation
We provide official registration and attendance confirmation for your student finance provider.
Attendance Verification
We issue regular attendance records as required for funding compliance.
Ongoing Eligibility Checks
We assist with continued verification throughout the academic year.
Direct Communication with Student Finance (if required)
We can support with documentation requests and provider confirmation.
Why Student Parents Choose Qalm Academy
- Small class sizes (maximum 8 students)
- Qualified, caring teaching staff
- Calm learning environment
- Faith-centred values with academic excellence
- Full compliance with childcare funding requirements
- Central Shipley location with easy access from Bradford & Saltaire
Unsure If You Qualify?
If you’re unsure whether your circumstances meet the Childcare Grant criteria, our team will happily talk you through the details and help you understand your options.
📞 Call us on: 01274 081041
We’ll guide you through the next steps and answer any questions you may have.
