Your article on the new childcare grant contains an inaccuracy ("'Bewildering' red tape stops students claiming full childcare support", THES , February 22). While access bursaries and the hardship fund are available through institutions, the school-meals grant and travel, books and equipment grants are available through the student's local education authority.
Neil Harrison
Head of student advice and welfare services
University of the West of England
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