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My youngest was at college doing her A levels but has just dropped out to work at a nursery to gain her Level 3 Childcare Qualification. She is getting paid at minimum wage.
My questions: is the Level 3 Childcare Qualification classed as full time education and if not then can I legitimately stop my child maintenance payments?
Hi,
I suppose it would depend on course provider. All of these show as full-time course https://www.candi.ac.uk/course-detail/childcare-and-education-early-years-educator-level-3-diploma/10508/
Child benefit office would expect primary carer to keep them updated about what child is doing once leaving school/college.
More info: https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit-16-19
If child benefit still in place, then you would be expected to carry on
Paying maintenance.