Private school bursaries??

Question

Myself and my husband planned to send our son to private school. We found the perfect prep school that he is due to start next year. We have since split up and we cannot afford the fees. Is there any bursaries that could help? He is a very gifted boy who far exceeds his peers at nursery and we have been told he would benefit from a private education. I am also a working single parent and I can claim some working tax credits towards the cost but just need to know if there are any burseries for children as young as 3 or 4 ? Thanks x

Answer 1

Talk to the school, they may offer busaries or scholarships but it is unlikely at that age I'm afraid. The only option is to scrimp and save and go without. Your son will thank you for it and reward your hard work one day. Approach the father and ask him to contribute, afterall he may not be your husband anymore but he is still the father.

You're trying to do the best for your son and give him a good start in life and I can only admire that, its what my parents did for me and I am EXTREMELY grateful for it too!

Answer 2

Hi,
I started out life at a normal secondary school and then progressed to prep school and then on to Leeds grammar school. I can honestly say that private education is not always the answer. In many universities today private schools are often discriminated against in favour of state sector educated students. I can also tell you that if you send him to a private school kids have a very good knack of bullying children who they know are on bursaries. It comes down to the old my dads richer than your dad scenario which can be quite daunting for a young lad. I was fortunate enough not to need a bursary as my parents are well off but if I could turn back time I think I would probably have preferred to go to a decent grant maintained secular school which may have a less competitive edge. In answer to your question about bursaries however I can tell you that each school has its own policy. It depends on how early the children start. Leeds grammar now takes young lads so if you are localish or would relocate they may be a good bet. If you think its right then good luck. Its just a shame the state sector can't provide a decent level of education for everybody.

Answer 3

A bursary is exactly an workplace for a bursar and his or her team in a college or college. In modern-day English utilization, the term has become synonymous with "bursary award", a economic award made by potential of a company to a individual or a set to help the form of their education or learn, meant to conceal course appropriate expenditures including books, kit, commute and study aids. Examples comprise: A scholarship granted to a student. The prize for prevailing a contest, generally interior the humanities.

Answer 4

if you own a home you can always take out a loan from your home to pay for his education.
private elementary education is cheaper than private highschool education. I've had private education my whole life and I'm glad that my parents put in the extra money. I went to a private all girls highschool, and it cost my parents $6000 a year. My brother also went to a private boys highschool and it cost $8000 a year. Generally boys private highschools can be more expensive.
Since you said you're a single parent, you might have to give up some things for yourself, but in the long run it will pay off :)

Answer 5

Apply to the school direct in the first instance. I have just done so for my year 6 daughter. You could also contact your LEA and the CAB may be aware of local charities set up for children's education in the local area by long dead Victorians.

Good luck