Child turned 18

Oneplanetonelife

When a child turns 18 and wants to continue approved full time education, is it ok to do an online only course?

we want to find something that is not a waste of time.

also can they work part time on top?

marcia_

Oneplanetonelife said:

When a child turns 18 and wants to continue approved full time education, is it ok to do an online only course?

we want to find something that is not a waste of time.

also can they work part time on top?

 Yes if they were previously in school education they have to working towards an approved qualification. 

Oneplanetonelife

We have a few courses in mind from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course

from UC point of view how much proof do we need to provide so we don’t lose UC

Oneplanetonelife

marcia_ said:

Oneplanetonelife said:

When a child turns 18 and wants to continue approved full time education, is it ok to do an online only course?

we want to find something that is not a waste of time.

also can they work part time on top?

 Yes if they were previously in school education they have to working towards an approved qualification. 

I’m trying to find out if a certain IT online course would mean that an 18 year old is still in approved education from UC point of view?

marcia_

Oneplanetonelife said:

marcia_ said:

Oneplanetonelife said:

When a child turns 18 and wants to continue approved full time education, is it ok to do an online only course?

we want to find something that is not a waste of time.

also can they work part time on top?

 Yes if they were previously in school education they have to working towards an approved qualification. 

I’m trying to find out if a certain IT online course would mean that an 18 year old is still in approved education from UC point of view?

 What qualifications would he be working towards? You should phone child benefit and ask them. 

LightFlare

It might be better looking at it from the direction of which courses will help him with future employment and opportunities as opposed to which ones allow you to keep claiming UC

sheramber

Oneplanetonelife said:

marcia_ said:

Oneplanetonelife said:

When a child turns 18 and wants to continue approved full time education, is it ok to do an online only course?

we want to find something that is not a waste of time.

also can they work part time on top?

 Yes if they were previously in school education they have to working towards an approved qualification. 

I’m trying to find out if a certain IT online course would mean that an 18 year old is still in approved education from UC point of view?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-education-course-levels#non-advanced