Learner support fund 2008/9

LSC Funding Guidance 2008/09: Principles, Rules and Regulations http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/lsc/National/LSC-P-NAT-080077_Principles-Rules-Regulations.pdf Section 353 'In 2007/08 £4.6 million was added to the discretionary learner support funding to support vulnerable ESOL learners, including spouses, and low-paid workers. Further information will follow as to whether this additional funding will continue for 2008/09' We now understand the learner support fund has been approved. The amount is 4.6 million the same amount as for 2007/8

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