Add study childcare entitlement

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Overview

Implementation of the study childcare entitlement schemes in PolicyEngine UK:

• Care to learn scheme: provides childcare support for young parents (under 20) in education
• Childcare grant: provides childcare support for full-time higher education students

Note

Both schemes apply to England only. Different programs operate in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Key Features

• Care to Learn:

  • Output type: Weekly amount (£180 or £195) for each eligible parent based on London residence
  • For young parents under 20 in education (except higher education)
  • Cannot be claimed by apprentices with a salary

• Childcare Grant:

  • Output type: Weekly amount (£188.90-£193.62 for 1 child, £323.85-£331.95 for 2+ children)
  • For undergraduate students with children under 15
  • Income limits apply (£19,795.23 for 1 child, £28,379.39 for 2+ children)
  • Cannot claim with Tax Credits or Universal Credit childcare elements