The Song School fund offers financial support to children and young people from low-income households to join The Song School.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW CAN MY CHILD/YOUNG PERSON ACCESS FINANCIAL SUPPORT?
We prioritise awards for children from households with a total income of *£28,000 or less, alongside family structure (number of siblings, single parent, etc…)
*This figure has been increased for 2024 under the backdrop of the cost of living crisis. We will continue to review the figure on an annual basis.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES YOU WILL CONSIDER?
We also consider situations where the child’s/young person’s mental health and wellbeing will benefit from our activities. For example, if the child is a Young Carer or has been referred by the NHS for support with their mental wellbeing.
HOW MUCH SUPPORT WILL I GET?
In your child’s first year with us, the fund is likely to cover a place in one group class, per child for a full academic year (September - August). In addition, every child enrolled in the fund will be offered free places on our half term and school holiday programmes.
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
We can take applications all year round, providing there is funding available. The fund is limited and awards are made on a first come, first serve basis.
Once your child has been in for an initial class trial, you will be asked to complete a short application form for assessment by our partners and executive board.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE COMPLETED MY APPLICATION?
If your child is offered support you will be invited to a meeting at The Song School. We will ask you to bring evidence of your income to support your application to this meeting.
You will then be asked to agree and sign a copy of our bursary charter and will be given a digital copy to keep for your records.
WHAT evidence CAN I PROVIDE TO SUPPORT MY APPLICATION?
Pupil premium
Child Tax Credits
Job seekers allowance
Universal Credit statement (which you can request through your online account with Universal Credit. Click here to read how. )
A copy of a P60