The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a government funded scheme which provides financial support to help students overcome specific financial barriers to participation they may face so they can remain in education. The bursary fund is money that the student, or the school, can use to pay for essential costs associated with attending school or college for example, meals, transport between home and school/college, educational visits which form an essential part of the study course, UCAS fees, travel for university interviews, stationery, printing, books or other materials. It cannot be used to fund a student’s general living costs.
There are two types of bursaries available: for defined vulnerable groups and discretionary. Each bursary is allocated based on students meeting the eligibility criteria and an individual assessment of financial need. The government sets out specific funding criteria for the vulnerable bursary, whilst the eligibility criteria for the discretionary bursary are awarded by the school in line with funding guidelines. In both cases, the school is responsible for determining whether a student’s application has been successful.
St Nicholas Catholic High is dedicated to:
- Distributing 16-19 bursaries via a fair and equal process that is transparent, accountable, and easily understood.
- Ensuring that information regarding the application, award, and administration of 16-19 bursaries is available to all.
- Widening access to, and participation in, sixth form education.
- Ensuring all students who are eligible for funding have access to it.
Further Information
Sixth Form Funding Statement
At St Nicholas Catholic High School, the 16 to 19 Tuition Fund is being used as follows:
The fund will primarily be used to provide small group tuition for sixth form students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above in English and/or maths. However, the provision will not be limited to tuition for English and maths, but will also be used to help students on to successful destinations and to support them throughout and following on from the pandemic.
Students with special educational needs and disabilities, who require additional tuition to help them catch up with their studies, will also be supported by this provision.
The tuition sessions will be scheduled in addition to the planned programme of study for the students. Tuition and additional support may be delivered using a blend of online and in-school delivery.
Tuition support offered will be based on an individual needs’ assessment, examples of some of the Tuition Support we will offer include:
- GCSE re-sit preparation
- CIAG Programme with our careers advisor
- Academic mentoring
- Subject specific support
The impact of these sessions will be monitored based on student performance and progress within their chosen courses and facilitating their preparation in applying to future destinations, including Higher Education, Employment and Level 3/Level 4 Apprenticeships .
