Childcare while going to university?

[Chloe663]

I really want to go to university next year as I already deferred for a year after finding out about the baby. I'm due in April and will start in September when the baby's about 5 months. ANY tips on what I could do for childcare. My partner is willing to help and I have like one really good friend who's also offered, but what other options do i have for when they're not able to?

Do you qualify for support for childcare under the student loans/bursaries? I believe there's a section on there (England student finance) asking if you have any dependants. Does your university have a crèche facility?

You can get help with childcare fees
www.gov.uk/childcare-grant/what-youll-get

Thank you guys so much. I'm starting next year but I'm definitely going to look into what you've told me.

Talk to your university who will be able to give you advice. They may well have a subsidised nursery you can use, but there may be a long waiting list.