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Alderbrook Primary School

Policy on Grants for School Journey

Introduction

In the line with the school’s ethos we believe that:

All children should be given the opportunity to engage in a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which includes a school journey

All children should be able to experience and celebrate the sense of school community in the context of a school journey

All children should be able to participate in the journey, regardless of their financial circumstances

Eligibility

The qualifying criteria for school journey grants are:

The application must be made by the parent/carer of the recipient on the school journey grant form

The parents/carers will be asked to supply up-to-date evidence that they are eligible for a grant The grant applies to the governor approved school journey only Application for a grant will only be considered after charitable sources have been investigated

eg. Arethusa Venture Centre

Assessment Procedure

Parents identified by the Headteacher as being in financial hardship will receive a school journey grant form

The form must be returned with the current evidence of benefits The Headteacher will assess and approve recommendations for individual parental applications The governors finance sub-committee (FPC) will approve the total amount of School Grant to

be authorised for payments made. Where possible FPC approval will be sort by the head as far in advance of School Journey as

possible, however it is understood that allowances need to be to suit the reality of the timing of grant applications by parents.

A full grant will cover the cost of board and lodgings only The grant will be paid directly from the school budget (School journey ledger code) to relevant

venue

Alderbrook Primary School

Application for a School Journey Grant

Information about parent/carer

Surname: ______________________________ First Name: ______________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Telephone No: ___________________________________

Yes NoDo you receive: Income Support

Job Seekers Allowance

Incapacity Benefit

Working Families Tax Credit

Widows Allowance

Please attach proof of the benefit you receive. This should be in the form of a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming which benefit you receive.

Information about your child

Surname: ________________________ First Name: ______________________

Date of Birth: ________________________

Declaration

I apply for financial assistance for my child to attend the school journey to Arethusa Venture Centre. I declare that the information I have given here is true and complete.

Signed: ________________________ Date: ___________________________

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