Parents/carers can apply for financial assistance in relation to laptop, uniform, school transport and compulsory school trips if:
- A learner is in receipt of Free School Meals.
or - The total household income including benefits (but excluding any disability-related benefit) is £27,500 or below.
Parents/carers should complete an application form and include relevant evidence of:
- Free School Meal entitlement.
- Household income, which may include:
- Universal Credit.
- Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance.
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Full Tax Credit statement.
- Any other benefit statement.
- State Pension Credit.
- Latest P60 or three recent pay slips.
- Evidence of self-employed earnings.
- Evidence of other household income, e.g. interest from savings, pension, maintenance agreement.
Please also include any special circumstances in a covering letter which may affect the decision, e.g. number of school aged children in the family.
Applying for Financial Support
- Current Year 10 or 11 Learner – Financial Support Application – please click here to apply
Applications should be sent to the Finance Team either by email to finance@jcbacademy.com or by post to The JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire ST14 5JX.
Parents/carers who are not eligible for financial assistance may request extended payment terms by contacting the Finance Team by emailing finance@jcbacademy.com
Please note that each case is considered on an individual basis and parents/carers may be required to meet with the Principal. Any financial assistance is provided at the Principal’s discretion.
