Surrey Welfare Rights Unit

Child in Residential School

If your child is in a residential school setting, they will usually still be part of your benefit claims if they are temporarily absent during the school week, or during term-time.   Attending residential school paid for out of government funds can, however, affects the days on which they are entitled to the care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).  This can affect the Carer’s entitlement to Carer’s Allowance and the carer element of Universal Credit.  Seek advice if this is relevant to you.