Funding
The company’s ethos aims to establish a sense of community and care amongst all its members so that both staff and students can experience the benefits of being accepted and contribute towards the wider society.
The environment is both homely and educational and is of high quality so that it gives all who are here a sense of worth.
Fees
Fees to cover running expenses are paid by:
- a) Local Authorities or
- b) Joint funding by Local Authorities, Social Services and Health.
- c) Direct Payments (Extended School Services only).
No private funding will be considered.
Current Fees
1st September, 2019 – 31st August, 2020
Day Children and young people
£45,136 per annum.
Weekly Boarding Fees
£69,544 per annum
Extended School Services
Short Term breaks
£217.00 per night
After School Services
£31.48 per hour
Saturday/Holiday Clubs
£35.93 per hour
Residential Funding
Residential students are funded either by Education Authorities, Health or Social Services. The “Contract of Care” agreement and a financial contract, which together with the individual plan of care, formalises the placement arrangement in respect of the individual pupil. The contract includes both local authority services and family involvement, be it natural parents, extended family or foster family.
16-19 Bursary Fund
The 16-19 Bursary Fund provides financial help for young people aged 16 to 19 who face barriers to staying in education. It is available to all 16-19 year olds studying in school/academy sixth forms, colleges and training providers in England. There are two types of bursary available:
Bursaries of £1,200 a year for the most vulnerable young people; and
Discretionary bursaries based on individual need, such as help with the costs of travel, equipment or meals.
If your child attends Wargrave House School or LEAP College, you may be eligible to receive this. We can tell you more. You can ask us to assess your needs to see if you are eligible – please contact Natalie Molyneux, our interim Family Liaison Officer.
