What can assistance be claimed for?
Assistance with the cost of trips / visits
Assistance with any other essential costs, as determined by the supporting achievement panel
Who can apply?
Students in Year 7 – Year 11
Satisfactory attendance
A good behaviour record
Consideration will be given to students whose parents/carers meet one or more of the criteria listed below:
Eligible for free school meals / pupil premium
Experiencing temporary situations which are causing difficulty. For example recent job loss, bereavement or other serious and unforeseen circumstances
How is it paid?
No money will be paid directly to parents. The academy will directly cover some of the costs requested.
Process
Letters regarding trips / visits / transition / free school meals will make reference to the Supporting Achievement Fund, a Supporting Achievement Application Form must be completed to request help with funding.
Parents/Carers should contact the school for further details. On receipt of such a request, a copy of this document will be forwarded along with an application form.
Applications will be processed on demand and parents/carers will get a verbal response from the school.
Applications will be considered by the Principal. The Principal will refer to previous assistance that the student has received, their individual circumstances, and their attendance levels.
If the parent/carer is unhappy with the decision of the Principal, they can appeal in writing within 5 working days to the Deputy Executive Principal. Should the parent/carer be unhappy with the decision of the Executive Principal they can appeal in writing to the Chair of Governors within 5 working days. The Chair of Governor’s decision is final
