

Villa Real Road, Consett, Co Durham DH8 6BH | villareal@durhamlearning.net | 01207 503651
FUNDING
14 - 19 YEARS
In March 2011 the Government announced a new 16-19 Bursary Fund to support the most vulnerable young people to participate in and benefit from Post 16 Education and training, following the closure of the EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) Scheme. The funding is designed to help support those young people who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education and training Post 16.
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There ae two types of Bursary:
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Vulnerable Bursary – this is a payment of £1,200 per year paid termly.
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Discretionary Bursary – this is a variable amount of up to £500 available to young people in receipt of free school meals.
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In previous years we have purchased IT hardware such as iPads, laptops and printers. We have also purchased school uniform.​​
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