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Information about the range of help and support available from the Further Education Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.

• Updated: 19 February 2026

Learner Support - funding for students aged over 19 in further education and financial hardship

• Overview

  If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing…

• What you'll get

  Your learning provider decides how much you get and how it’s paid to you.…

• Eligibility

  Contact your learning provider to check if they offer Learner Support and…

• How to claim

  Apply directly to your learning provider (for example, a college) - they…

This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

The Information and Support Service can support those who do not have legal representation and are applying to redress schemes relating to the Horizon scandal.

• Updated: 23 December 2025

Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give help and support - contact your council to find out more

This guide is for non-criminal cases. Use this guide to understand how to arrange for someone to support you during your telephone or video hearing.

• Updated: 18 November 2025

Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.

Information for organisations looking to apply to the Mutuals Support Programme 2, a programme aimed at existing and aspiring Public Service Mutuals.

• Updated: 24 June 2019

Support for foster carers, including financial help, tax arrangements, how to make decisions for your foster child, claiming benefit while fostering, and other help.

Get help and support from system leaders to improve your school.

• Updated: 6 November 2023