Bursary

[Mayana1]

I would like to find out more about bursaries.
We are on the low income, but would really like to send my child to independent school as state schools in my area are all on low ratings. The problem is, he is only starting, means he will be going to reception class or Year 1 and most bursaries starts from 11+ or similar. The school I considered starts at that age too, so can not apply with them. Does anyone know if there are some charities, I know there are plenty who helps with education fees, but didn't find any so far, that would start from that age? Much appreciated any advise.

Move house.

Where do you live? There may be schools in your area offering discounts.

What are “low ratings”? Funds are limited at primary age.

You can get scholarships to an independent but in my experience bursaries tend to be given to existing pupils. (My child gets the be post-divorce)

But moving house has nothing to do with the bursary plus it is not an option at this time.

I live in Hayes, if this helps. But no school is offering bursary for his age and even with discount it will not work.

They do bursaries for new pupils, but all of them is 11+, so I am looking for charities who help in this kind of situation.

But you could move to an area with better state schools.

I understand. But moving is not an option. I wish it would be, though.

I work in this area and have never come across a prep school that offers bursaries to new pupils. They will sometimes have a hardship fun to help existing pupils when their circumstances change. It’s a non starter for prep school level

I’m guessing you want a 100% bursary? These are very rare and even more so with the increased in fees.

I also have never come across charities that help in this area. Your options for bursaries really start at 11+

Exactly, schools don't do it for prep, only for like 7 or even 11+. But there are charities across the UK who helps, even from younger age. I am just looking for somebody who have any information on this kind of certain charities. The rest of the research I did already, but just can not find a charity... So would really be grateful if someone who has this kind of information could advise me.

Had a quick search and found these links. Mainly grants to support pupils, not full fee payments.

https://www.isc.co.uk/bursaries/charities-offering-support/

https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/educational-grants-students-trusts-and-charities/

educational-grants.org/find-charity/?all=1%amp;reason_for_applying=1&csrfmiddlewaretoken=7siuXPOljMcyxstxjZ8Xoq4tDsAMY3ZF&age_range=7&submitted=1

Thank you so much... Will check

Looks like it, but sometimes with a bit of luck, I'll keep my hopes.

I'll be honest, broadly speaking the days of generous bursaries are gone. Most independent schools (especially the primary school ones) are struggling financially and have removed a number of their bursary and scholarship options.

What do you mean by "low rating"? What specifically makes state primary a big no?
Why does your child specifically need a bursary ? what would be in your application?

At primary age you can do a lot to support learning just by going to local library weekly and visits to free museums to boost education and curiosity... and other free access opportunities..... then you might be in a position later to show exceptional talent and determination to get a bursary for secondary ?

Many have outstanding rating? S9 which have "low rating "? www.locrating.com/the-best-Primary-schools-in-Hayes%20Town_Hillingdon_England.aspx

Lots are good. And if your local is the one "requiring improvement " this means will be getting resources and funding to improve so joining now could be positive

Hard to see from that list what your issue is with primary schools locally?

Please don't rely on "ratings" when choosing your child's school. Have you been to visit them? What do you particularly like or not like about them?

For a pre-prep school compared to a state infants you will likely get smaller class sizes and a greater range of facilities, which of course are attractive. But is there a reason that your child needs these compared to any other child?

Living in Greater London means whatever you think of your local primary schools the education is well funded compared to some area of the U.K. with falling roles and poor teaching. Also where you live means your ds has the options of grammar schools at 11 (Slough grammars). Focus on giving him a rounded education at home and tutoring from year 4.

Am I the only person who thinks people who feel like they should be awarded bursaries very entitled? Go to state school like 98% of the population.

I think what was meant was move house to an area with good state primaries (as you won't get a bursary at primary) and then tutor for the 11+ and apply for bursaries then. Some money is moving from bursaries for new kids to support existing kids who can no longer afford to stay due to VAT.

But the OP lives in an area with a funded primary sector (as schools are funded by pupil numbers) and the option of grammar schools.