If you need to find out more about funding, these links may prove useful for you.
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Funding and education
www.class.org.uk
A guide to Disabled Students' Allowances and what’s on offer in higher education disability support. Prepared by Central London Assessment Services
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport
One-stop resource for UK students considering going on to higher education. There are also separate on-site links for EU students and International students. You can contact student support with any queries on HE funding. Lines are open between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday on 0845 602 0583. Alternatively you can order a copy of A guide to financial support for higher education students booklet from the publications line on 0800 731 9133.
www.direct.gov.uk
Information and advice on all stages of education and learning.
www.dsc.org.uk
The Directory of Social Change publishes several guides to funding, including: The Educational Grants Directory – the standard reference work on charitable funds for educational grants to individuals; and A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need – available from most libraries.
These directories are also combined in a 3,500-entry database of grant-making trusts, available by subscription at www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk.
www.egas-online.org.uk
The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers guidance and advice on those studying in post-16 education in the UK. EGAS is part of the Family Welfare Association. Telephone enquiry service available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2–4pm on 020 7254 6251.
www.funderfinder.org.uk
The search facility may be available at your local library.
www.lsc.gov.uk
The website of the Learning and Skills Council, responsible for planning and funding vocational education and training.
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk
Impartial advice on courses, careers, funding and childcare. Free confidential advice line on 0800 100 900.
www.prospects.ac.uk
The UK’s official graduate careers website. Graduate Prospects is the commercial subsidiary of the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU). Offers careers advice and information for graduates.
www.rcuk.ac.uk
Research Councils UK (RCUK) is a partnership of the eight research councils, which fund research and postgraduate study within the UK’s higher education institutions. Covers most academic disciplines.
www.skill.org.uk
Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities. Information service for disabled learners, parents, personal assistants and key advisers in England. Free information line on 0800 328 5050 (currently available Tuesdays 11.30am-1.30pm or Thursdays 1.30pm-3.30pm). Website www.skill.org.uk (includes separate links to Skill Scotland, Skill Wales and Skill Northern Ireland).
Rights
www.equalityhumanrights.com
If you believe that you have been discriminated against by an educational establishment, you can ask for advice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Equipment
www.nbcs.org.uk
The National Blind Children’s Society (NBCS) gives grants to visually impaired young people (up to the age of 25) to fund the purchase of equipment. They can be contacted at, NBCS, Bradbury House, Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3BW or on 01278 764 764.
www.aidis.org
Aidis Trust provides technology for life for people with disabilities. Contact them at Toynbee Hall Workshops, 3 Gunthorpe Street, London E1 7RG, or on 0207 426 2130.
www.abilitynet.org.uk
Helps disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their ICT.
General
www.after16.org.uk
This website is useful for information on careers, money, education, leisure, housing, friends, health or law. It is run by The Family Fund.