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secondary school fee support

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 19:13

Hi all, hope everyone managed to have a good start to the year ...

looks really exciting here, was wondering if anyone could help direct me into charity foundation that can help to support fees as my daughter has been offered a secondary fee paying school. I tried a handfull of trusts but they either for universities and special criteria as well as the E.T.F...being on low income, appreciate any guidance where we could head towards...

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Jangle33 · 02/01/2021 19:53

Have you not asked the schools as they usually have bursaries?

If not the rest of us just manage with local state school?

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 19:55

i have asked the school there criteria suggests look for external support charity but its really tough..

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 19:59

there is not many i could find that actually meet there criteria...its so difficult...

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Hercules12 · 02/01/2021 20:02

If only there was a free alternative...

helloxhristmas · 02/01/2021 20:04

If you don't qualify for a bursary you are unlikely to qualify for anything else

Jangle33 · 02/01/2021 20:13

Unfortunately we have a system now where if you are on an exceptionally high or low income you can afford private. 30 years ago fees were far more reasonable. I cannot understand why they are so ridiculous now.

HarrietPotterska · 02/01/2021 20:25

Have you actually asked the school? Can you be more specific about which school?

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 20:31

the school is in birmingham...i cant mention which just dont want to feel like i am putting too much burden...i really like to widen my scope just a little as i am quite keen to get my DD as she has so much to offer...

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 20:32

i am awaiting on the options i can take and i am prepared to put a few funds in my self to make it easier for both ...

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Pipandmum · 02/01/2021 20:33

I imagine it is only a charity you have some connection with; if you are of a certain religion or minority, for example. Otherwise it is a bursary place, but not only does your child need to be exceptional, but they go through your finances with a fine tooth combination.

dalrympy · 02/01/2021 20:34

To be honest I don't think you will have much luck with outside charities etc. Specially at the moment.

The best bet is a school bursary but if you say you've already been turned down it's likely you won't qualify for other help.

If you are able to pay "willing to put some funds in" then crack on. Otherwise I think you have to stick with state.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 02/01/2021 20:40

If the school can't offer your child a scholarship or bursary why did you apply?

LIZS · 02/01/2021 20:41

Iirc you asked this the other day. You should apply to the school for a bursary first but it may already be too late if you have not yet done so and they will expect you to maximise your income not be a sahp, unless you have extenuating circumstances, and any assets. Unless your dd has a particular talent or identified need that only this school can meet I would hold little hope of attracting third party funding. If you cannot afford it without funding maybe consider if it is fair to raise her hopes.

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Avatar1 · 02/01/2021 20:45

..I'm really sure there must be something to arrange options between school parents and a fund provider ...the government have put lots of extra funding in place so that this is possible

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LIZS · 02/01/2021 20:50

Government Funded Assisted Places scheme was dropped 30+ years ago. Now it is purely down to individual private schools to offer bursaries as part of their charity status and private contributors. One local school has a deal with local HA to fund a couple of places per year for their tenants' children , another discounts for children of clergy.

dalrympy · 02/01/2021 20:54

Sadly I think everyone feels their child has a lot to offer.

Definitely approach the school for a bursary but I suspect you are too late for this September.

FoxinaScarf · 02/01/2021 20:56

Private school is a luxury rather than essential.

When children and adults are going without food and clothes I doubt many charities will help with private school fees.

lcdododo · 02/01/2021 21:11

Oh for gods sake

YOU CANNOT AFFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL AND THEREFORE YOUR CHILD CANNOT GO

Please, give your head a shake

SMaCM · 02/01/2021 21:15

If you try and stretch yourself to afford it, remember the fees go up every year and there are 'extras' to pay for. I couldn't get any funding for my DD, so I sent her to a state school. This meant we could then spend some extras on extra curricular activities instead.

KingsHeathen · 02/01/2021 21:17

Well, if it's KEHS then the allowable income whilst still qualifying for bursary is over £80k, which is extremely generous.

KingsHeathen · 02/01/2021 21:18

@Avatar1

..I'm really sure there must be something to arrange options between school parents and a fund provider ...the government have put lots of extra funding in place so that this is possible
They have? Confused Are you sure?
freezedriedromance · 02/01/2021 21:33

You asked this the other day. You weren't eligible for a scholarship afaik, random charities aren't going to fund your daughters schooling. Especially as fees don't cover uniform, trips, music lessons etc and on the miniscule chance you find funding for this year how are you planning on guaranteeing funding the for the next 4-6 years? Fgs take the advice on the other thread. Private schooling is your circumstances is the exception, not the norm.

SnowballedMum · 02/01/2021 21:38

Do you work? If so, maybe ask your employers for assistance?

lcdododo · 02/01/2021 22:03

@freezedriedromance

You asked this the other day. You weren't eligible for a scholarship afaik, random charities aren't going to fund your daughters schooling. Especially as fees don't cover uniform, trips, music lessons etc and on the miniscule chance you find funding for this year how are you planning on guaranteeing funding the for the next 4-6 years? Fgs take the advice on the other thread. Private schooling is your circumstances is the exception, not the norm.
Please direct me to that thread. I need some entertainment for tonight
CreepyCreepster · 02/01/2021 22:06

Last thread got deleted because OP didn't like the replies Hmm