The school’s Bursary Fund is financed by the government to provide support for Sixth Form students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This document is based  on  advice  provided  by the  Young  People’s  Learning  Agency and setsout how Pate’s Grammar School will administer and distribute these funds and is divided into the following sections:

• Eligibility
• Applications and Assessment
• Payments
• Appeals
• Fraud

Pate’s recognises that offering support to students from poorer backgrounds requires sensitivity and  respect for all those concerned. Information relating to applications will be treated confidentially.

Pate’s 16-19 Bursary Fund Policy Sept 21