Depending on the criteria they meet, parents/carers can apply for either full support or partial support from the academy.
Full Financial Support
Full support is available in relation to the cost of the laptop, academy uniform, academy transport and compulsory academy trips. Parents/carers are eligible to apply when a learner is in receipt of Free School Meals.
Please note that each case is considered on an individual basis and parents may be required to meet with the Principal. Any financial assistance is provided at the Principal’s discretion.
Partial Financial Support
Partial support of up to £500 is available in relation to the cost of academy transport. Parents/carers are eligible to apply when their 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 3 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. Send to: Finance – The JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX
Please note that each case is considered on an individual basis and parents may be required to meet with the Principal. Any financial assistance is provided at the Principal’s discretion.
Applying for Financial Support
Please note that the deadline for applications is 31st October, 2024
- New Learners Joining in September 2024 – 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.