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Learning to drive for care leavers

Learning to drive is a great way of becoming independent. We can give you support to help you do this including money towards your driving lessons and tests.

Through the Drive Project you can get up to £500 towards your driving lessons, theory and practical tests. CBT motorcycle training is also included in the scheme.

It's limited to 15 people per year, but if it's full you can be added to the waiting list.

To access the project, you must be 17 to 21 years old (or 25 if you are still in full-time education) and it must be part of your pathway plan.

Find out more about Children in Care Council: Drive Project.

Contact Young People's Service

Email careleavers@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 262 289

Document downloads

The Drive Project (PDF, 434 KB)(opens new window)

Related information

Care leavers - our local offer for you