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Jennifer_Jane wrote: »Vivatifosi - I also have completed two full-time (ie 3 year diplomas) whilst working not just full-time, but in responsible and time-consuming jobs (as I am very sure that yours was too). Nevertheless, I managed to complete them within the three years.
It took more dedication, perhaps, than others might be prepared or able to give - there simply was no social life for the 6 years (of the two diplomas).
I certainly agree that diplomas (more work-orientated) have a different function from university, but it certainly can be done.
I don't know about A-levels, I still don't have them.
For others, perhaps it's time to rely less on the State than previously. The State simply cannot afford it.
Good luck with it all. I can understand that everything is very difficult, but my suggestion is to see what replaces EMA before getting down-hearted about it all.
Currently the government via the skills funding agency (or whatever name they're known as now, having undergone another rebranding) give funds directly to colleges for learner support.
My understanding is that initially they indicated that they would triple support for 16-18 year olds, from the savings made by scrapping EMA.
This is do-able, & could be more efficient, as schools/colleges can target support to those genuinely needing it, & being innovative in how they distribute this support.
However the government still has yet to confirm how much they are increasing learner support by, indeed, they have yet to confirm if they are definitely increasing it...It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0
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