16-19 Bursary Fund and Free School Meals
What is the 16 to 19 school bursary scheme?
16 to 19 bursary schemes were introduced to provide financial help to young people aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to participating in education or training, provided they meet agreed standards of attendance and behaviour.
Who is eligible for the bursary scheme?
The academy offers two types of bursary. You can only apply for one type, depending on your personal circumstances.
- The vulnerable bursary
To be eligible for the vulnerable bursary you must meet all four of the following conditions:
- Attend Harris Clapham Sixth Form
- Be starting Year 12 or 13 in September 2023
- Be aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2023
- Belong to one of the following groups:
- young person in care, including unaccompanied asylum- seeking child
- young care leaver; or
- be receiving income support or universal credit in own right
- be receiving Employment Support Allowance and are also in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments.
- The discretionary bursary
To be eligible for the discretionary bursary you must meet four of the following conditions:
- Attend Harris Clapham Sixth Form
- Be starting Year 12 or 13 in September 2023
- Be aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2023
- Living in a household with an annual income below £40,000 before tax and national insurance or receive free school meals
- An accompanied asylum seeker.
Free School Meals
Many students are entitled to Free School Meals which are provided by our canteen. Even if students have been in receipt of free school meals in the past, they must reapply via the Free School Meals website when starting at Harris Clapham Sixth Form via this link: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/harrisfederation. Parents and carers can check their eligibility and apply online without having to discuss the details of their circumstances with anyone at the Sixth Form via the above link. We can assure parents and carers that all matters regarding FSM are treated with discretion and in confidence. The website will give an immediate decision of eligibility and notification will be sent to us so that your son or daughter can start receiving their Free School Meals.
