Provisional Notice and Bursary Application

[Charliesunnysky10]

My daughter attended an independent girls school from Y7 as the 2 local state schools are both 'requires improvement' and she is academic and very driven so i wanted to help her do her best.

She said at the outset she would to switch to a mixed sixth form, but in the last year (current Y11), has her heart set on remaining for the last 2 years. I agree it's the best option as she loves it there and has excelled academically and in sport.

We dont have the funds to pay another 2 years, despite working 2 jobs and doing overtime - I'm worn out, so I have applied for a bursary place based on low income and her GCSE results. We will know the outcome after results day in August.

I was reminded in a general newsletter yesterday, that if she doesnt stay on for sixth form in September I will owe a term's fees unless I put in either provisional or final notice. I certsinly cant afford this penalty so I put this in to avoid that scenario, and her current Head of year has written to me this evening, saying she'll be sorry to see her go but notes the I'm providing provisional notice.

I'm worried now our bursary application will be withdrawn and she won't have a place. But perhaps it's a standard confirmation. How should I respond?

I would contact her head of year tomorrow and have a very honest chat. I don't see anything in your message which suggests that a bursary application will be treated as withdrawn because you have given provisional notice (that is why there is the option of giving provisional notice, surely?), but it is certainly worth clarifying.

This will not be a unique situation and there is no need to feel embarrassed about being open as to your position.

Good luck to you and your DD. This must be a stressful time but I hope this time next year she is still having a great time at the school she clearly loves.

Call the school tomorrow and check. I'd also make it very clear how much she loves the school and wants to stay....they might be able to offer a bursary, scholarship etc.

@Talkwhilstyouwalk and @tachetastic Thank you for your help with this. I'll go back and clarify the position.

I’d go for full and open explanation. It’s very logical and easy to follow.