Resources & Information

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The majority of independent schools offer their own  bursary program. 

Your first steps will involve contacting the school you wish your child to attend and enquiring about any bursary programs they may have. 

Bursaries are means tested and the amount awarded depends on the particular school. You may be able to receive a 100% bursary depending on your personal financial circumstances.

You will be asked to provide supporting documents to apply. Gather necessary documents such as proof of income, academic records, and references. These documents provide a clear picture of your financial need and your child's academic potential.

You will be asked to submit all the necessary information by a particular deadline. It is very important not to miss this deadline otherwise you will more than likely lose your opportunity to apply.

Once submitted, you will be informed by the school after a particular period of tie as to whether your application has been successful or not. 

Most independent schools offer their own scholarship programme. Scholarships are awarded for both academic and sporting ability.

In preparation of applying for a sports scholarship, it is important that you prepare you child as early as possible. Your child will benefit from having several years of experience in playing a particular sport to increase their chances of winning a scholarship to enter a school. Most scholarships cover up to 30% of fees. You will then be expected to cover the rest out of your own income. 

Did you know that school fees can be made on a monthly or termly basis.

This means that you will not be expected to pay a whole years fees at once.

Monthly payments can be approximately £2000, for example. There is a popular misconception that only wealthy families can afford private school, however there are many families who take on extra part time  work for example to cover fees. 

 Under certain circumstances, children with Special Educational Needs can secure a place in an independent school, which is fully funded by the Local Authority.

In order to get a placement for their child at an independent mainstream school funded by a local authority (LA), parents have to get an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Only then, if parents can prove that the school in question can meet their child’s needs - and that it would not be ‘unreasonable public expenditure’ - will the LA agree to name and pay for that school on the child or young person’s EHCP.

Sometimes, the LA’s choice of named school (usually a local maintained/state school) can also arguably meet the child’s or young person’s educational needs adequately and more cheaply, so parents then fail to get the LA to pay for the school or the special educational provision required.

The Good Schools Guide is a comprehensive resource helping you to navigate through the various educational options available for your child.

https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/

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