New Deal for Lone Parents 

The New Deal for Lone Parents (NDLP) is a voluntary programme designed specifically to help lone parents aged 16 or over who are not working, or who are working less than 16 hours per week, and who have sole responsibility for the care of a child(ren) under the age of 16.

The assistance available includes:

• Advice and assistance with jobsearch or interview skills;
• Vocational Training Courses which last up to 13 weeks designed to update existing or develop new occupational skills and lead to a qualification or part qualification;
• The opportunity to undertake a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ Level 2);
• An opportunity to gain valuable work experience by participating in the New Deal for 18 to 24 years olds or New Deal 25+;
• For those who are interested in starting their own business, the New Deal for Lone Parents self-employment route;
• A weekly Training Premium for those Lone Parents currently in receipt of certain Social Security Benefits who undertake New Deal provision;
• A contribution towards the cost of childcare and travel expenses may also be available;
• Childcare Assist – Help with registered childcare costs in the week before starting work;
• Childcare Subsidy – Help with registered childcare costs for Lone Parents who begin part-time work of less than 16 hours per week.

Lone Parents will work closely with their New Deal Personal Adviser who will arrange for them to receive any practical help that they might need such as advice on training or education, help with job applications or writing a CV.

For more information contact your local Jobs & Benefits office / JobCentre  and ask to speak to a New Deal Personal Adviser.