What is FLT?
Entry to Employment provides a range of basic and vocational skills courses for young people. It is available to young people to help them to prepare for progression to employment with training, employment, Modern Apprenticeship, further education and training.
How can young people find out about FLT programmes in their area?
Staff at local Connexions Services will advise young people about FLT opportunities within their local area as part of normal careers guidance activities during years 10 and 11 and as they make their post-16 choices. Connexions staff will play a major role in referring young people to FLT. Work based learning providers may also identify young people who may benefit from FLT learning programmes.
For help or more information on careers or courses call your local Connexions Service or Connexions Direct on 080 800 13219
How long does FLT training last?
On average learners on courses will stay for 22 weeks however FLT is not time-bound learning, it is based on the needs of each individual.
Learners will start on 16 hours a week and progress to 30 hours a week.
Am I eligible for FLT?
If you are 16-18, not at school, college or in a job or training then the answer is yes.
How do I enroll on an FLT programme?
You can do this several ways, either, text FLT to us on 07501 683 099 or e mail us on info@eys.org.uk to receive a call back and find out more.
Other options are to click on the centre's tab within our website to find out your local EYS provider phone number or go to the links tab within our site and click on the Connexions logo for re-directory
What courses are covered by EMA?
EMA is available to any eligible student aged 16-18, who is enrolled on an eligible course of study. This includes a wide range of different courses from NVQ Level 1 Basic Skills up to and including Level 3, and others such as AS/A2, GCSEs, GNVQs, and other vocational qualifications.
Am I eligible for EMA?
All young people aged 16 to 19 have a right to free continuing education. Those who live in households with a total income of less than £30,000 also have an entitlement to an education maintenance allowance. If you're 16 to 18 and receiving EMA, you may also qualify for Learner Support Funds or (if you have children) Care to Learn.
There are also bonus payments of up to £125 if you remain on your course and make satisfactory progress with your learning. For further information on EMA then go to the links tab within our site and click on the EMA logo for re-directory.
Does it affect benefits?
No, it is specifically aimed at helping low-income families overcome barriers to further studying caused by the costs of supporting young people.
It is therefore paid in addition to other support provided by the Government such as the Working Family Tax Credit, Child Benefit and the new Child Tax Credit.
It doesn't affect any money the student earns from a part-time job nor income support.
NB:
You are not entitled to receive EMA if you receive a Dance and Drama Award, Adult Learning Grant, Jobseekers Allowance or NHS Bursary.
