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Confused about the Bursary process

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HayleyQ · 15/10/2020 11:06

Hi parents! I am new here. My DC just had pre-test to an Indie, we submitted Bursary application a few of weeks ago. Now, was told a home visit will take place next week. However, the pre-test results won't come out until early November. Also, DC will have a CE test in next January if DC can pass the pre-test....

I am confused about the process as DC has not been offered a place, but they like to home visit so soon? From my understanding, they won't home visit until DC gets a place? I am just curious IF DC unfortunately didn't pass pre-test(hope this won't happen), what is the point they home visit so early?Anyone can advise? Much appreciated!

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AnotherNewt · 15/10/2020 14:06

They come to go through the means testing process with you. They might go through the form, asking for proof of some/all entries on it, make sure you haven't omitted anything by mistake (and genuine mistakes are ok, but if something comes to light after you've said it doesn't exist , you're scuppered). And generally to look to see if your circumstances match what you are saying are your means.

So if you are, for example, working part time because you have two pre-schoolers (but will up your hours as they grow), they will expect to have toddlers underfoot.

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HayleyQ · 15/10/2020 14:02

Teams How did you know our Picasso was hiding in loft? GrinGrinGrin

Is Bursary Admin ltd very popular? Do they decide the amount of the Bursary or they just come and see on behalf of the school and won't give any opinion about how much bursary people will get?

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Teams · 15/10/2020 13:54

Is it Bursary Admin ltd visiting?
They do check the loft ,so don’t put the Picasso up there.

Only joking 😀

They are very friendly and helpful in talking you through the process.

Good luck!

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HayleyQ · 15/10/2020 11:27

AnotherNewt Thanks for reminding! I will and have to park our Rolls Royce miles away! Grin

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AnotherNewt · 15/10/2020 11:22

Just make sure you replace the Old Masters with a nice Athena print, and put away the family silver!

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HayleyQ · 15/10/2020 11:21

AnotherNewt Thank you! That make sense ! Although we don't know if DC has passed the first test.... Grin Fingers crossed!

So, next step will clean the house during the weekend! A bit stress about Home visit!Hmm

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AnotherNewt · 15/10/2020 11:12

They will be doing the home visit as part of the means testing for the bursary, and as they have to do this for every applicant, they can't really wait until,after all the exams (because that would significantly delay the offer, and they do realise parents often apply for more than 1 school, and wildly differing offer dates simply remove the chance to decide between offers because of when deadlines fall)

It's a totally separate process to assessing candidates, but does need to be going on at the same time.

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