Information on Leicester

female studentattend their course and work hard. If the annual household income is below £30,810 and the course is a full-time further education course at a college or school or an LSC-funded Diploma or Entry to Employment (e2e) course there is a likelihood of being eligible for the allowance which is paid directly into the bank of the young person and doesn’t effect any other household benefit. Young people receiving EMA must sign a contract with their school or college, and payments are linked to attendance and behaviour.

The Loughborough MP Andy Reed stated “the Education Maintenance Allowances are helping young people across the country to continue learning after their GCSEs. It’s really encouraging to see the positive impact EMAs have already had. He added “initiatives such as these make a real difference to the lives of young people and their education, which in turn of course lead to much longer term benefits for the economy and the country.

For more information telephone the EMA helpline on 0800 121 89 89.

Latest News

If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Leicestershire,Loughborough

11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Police,Loughborough

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Police,Loughborough

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Police,Loughborough

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Related News

Loughborough MP Andy Reed Slams County Council For UK Youth Parliament Snub

youth

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, has slammed the Conservative controlled Leicestershire County Council for snubbing the UK Youth Parliament.... 08 Apr 2008 Loughborough MP Andy Reed Slams County Council For UK Youth Parliament Snub

GCSE results up again

OLS in Leicester are celebrating a massive achievement today, with 41% of city students achieving five or more good GCSEs (grade A* to C) including English and mathematics.... 21 Aug 2008 GCSE results up again

Foundation Learning Tier

learning

LEICESTER has been named as one of only 15 areas in the country to win the right to pilot a new learning scheme for 14 to 16 year-olds.... 14 May 2008 Foundation Learning Tier

Staff from RNIB College Loughborough at e-fair

rsc

Education leaders from around the region will tomorrow be gathering in Leicester to find out about the latest technological advances and how they can improve the experience of learners in their organisations.... 23 Jun 2008 Staff from RNIB College Loughborough at e-fair

Operation Stay Safe launched in Leicester

Police,Loughborough

Operation Stay Safe launched in Leicester An operation which aims to tackle anti-social behaviour by identifying and offering support to vulnerable young people found on the streets at night has been run in Leicester for the first time. Police joined forces with Leicester City Council to run Operation Stay Safe in the Fosse neighbourhood on Friday night (June 19).... 22 Jun 2009 Operation Stay Safe launched in Leicester

Relevant News

Loughborough MP Andy Reed Slams County Council For UK Youth Parliament Snub

youth

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, has slammed the Conservative controlled Leicestershire County Council for snubbing the UK Youth Parliament.... 08 Apr 2008 Loughborough MP Andy Reed Slams County Council For UK Youth Parliament Snub

Youth Parliament

youth

YOUNG people who are keen campaigners or passionate about politics are being encouraged to vote in the UK Youth Parliament Elections next week. ... 24 Apr 2008 Youth Parliament

Foundation Learning Tier

learning

LEICESTER has been named as one of only 15 areas in the country to win the right to pilot a new learning scheme for 14 to 16 year-olds.... 14 May 2008 Foundation Learning Tier

Staff from RNIB College Loughborough at e-fair

rsc

Education leaders from around the region will tomorrow be gathering in Leicester to find out about the latest technological advances and how they can improve the experience of learners in their organisations.... 23 Jun 2008 Staff from RNIB College Loughborough at e-fair

Enterprising Director

lebc

Dennis Kent, Managing Director of Carlton Laser Services, has recently joined the board of Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC). ... 22 Jul 2008 Enterprising Director

Most Read News (today)

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

mathematics

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Most Read News (this month)

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

mathematics

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Most Read News (alltime)

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Police,Loughborough

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Don't be dead in the water this summer

float

Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer

Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

explosion

Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

Creative graduates start up in business

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall