Starting An Access Course

Grami

Thanks for the advice LG. I was really looking into doing something with Childline/NSPCC but they have no opportunities at all in my area [Leicester] when I contacted them.

Also I have a post office savings account outside my normal bank account. Do you think that would affect my student loan applications?

lilysgarden

It's definately worth keeping in touch and maybe trying to get a bit of voluntary work with them over the summer. If you've worked as a volunteer with them, you stand more chance if a paid job does come up. Otherwise, thy to find a small organisation in your area that might do a similar role to NSPCC etc. For example, I work for County Community Projects which has a very similar role to organisations like Shelter, but is a small charity that covers Gloucestershire.

Here we have something called Guide (www.guide-information.org.uk ) that has details of all voluntary, private and government services. If there's something similar in your area, have a look for agencies on there. If you want to do child related work, maybe contact the local authority and see if they have vacancies in local childrens homes, secure units etc.

If you find a website for your area similar to guide (libraries etc should have leaflets advertising a similar service), KEEP HOLD OF IT!!!!! You will need it for more info throughout your training and career!

As for savings, I'd imagine it will depend on how much you have etc, and I'm simply going by what I remember from 12 months ago when I last applied for student loans! But look into it and if necessary, 'lend' it to someone for the course of your degree. Especially if you plan on using that money once you finish your studies!

Nik xx

Oldernotwiser

Unless you have substantiol savings they won't be a problem in applying for a student loan. However, the suggestion of "loaning" them to someone for a period is fraud and should not be taken seriously if you want a career in this area!