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Child turned 18

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?

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  • marcia_
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    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. 

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  • 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
  • marcia_ 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_
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    marcia_ 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. 

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    marcia_ 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
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