FUNDING
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How do I Fund Shade Sails?
Sun Protection Policy- Sun Smart Campaign- Cancer Research.
Nursery Schools Please click here for a copy of this document.
Primary Guidelines- click here.
Secondary Guidelines- click here.
Please note that, although no money is directly available here, it does sharpen the mind to the need for protection.
Teachers are being advised not to put sunscreen on pupils in case they're accused of child abuse.
The NASUWT union says youngsters should be kept indoors during hot weather.
General Secretary Chris Keates says staff who are asked to apply cream should tell headteachers it's not part of their job.
Current Educational Funding Streams
Grant 101: School Development Grant
Schools and local authorities are free to spend this grant on any purpose to support improvements in teaching and learning in schools, leading to higher standards of attainment for every learner. The School Development Grant has been expanded to incorporate the following,
i. School Development Grant
ii. Advanced Skills Teachers
iii. Excellence in Cities*
iv. Targeted Behaviour and Improvement Programme (BIP)
v. Gifted and Talented
vi. Enterprise Learning
vii. ICT in Schools: Infrastructure and Support (the matched funded element in 2005-2006) **
viii.Training Schools
ix. Leading Edge
x. Specialist Schools
Local authorities should allocate sums to each school they maintain, according to whichever is the larger of :
(A) the following formula:
|
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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£ |
Flat rate |
Per pupil |
Flat Rate |
Per pupil |
Primary (including nurseries and PRUs) |
11,000 |
82 |
12,000 |
88 |
Secondary |
11,000 |
98 |
12,000 |
106 |
Special |
28,000 |
82 |
29,000 |
88 |
105a. Targeted School Meals Grant
Local authorities should note that this is transitional money for three years only and should make plans that will be sustainable beyond the three year period. This grant is ring-fenced at local authority level but not at school level.
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105b. School Meals Grant
Purpose of grant
This is the second of three years of transitional money and, as with most other school grants; this funding will not be ring-fenced at school level. Provision for children to remain on the premises at lunchtime, but not be restricted to the building fits into this expenditure.Basis of allocation Grant will be allocated to schools on the following basis.
Primary and special schools and Pupil Referral Units:Lump sum of £1,070 for each school plus 50p per full-time equivalent (FTE) pupil
Nursery schools:
Lump sum of £1,070 for each school plus 50p for 50% of FTE pupils
Secondary schools:
Lump sum of £1,500 for each school plus 50p per FTE pupil.
Budget 2006: additional funding for personalisation
This means the direct payments received by an average primary school from the School Standards Grant (SSG) will increase from £31,000 in 2005-06 to £44,000 in 2007-08; and for an average secondary school from £98,000 in 2005-06 to £190,000 in 2007-08
Q Will schools be required to spend the extra money on personalisation?
No. The new money for personalisation, is not ring-fenced.
Q Do these sums include direct capital payments to schools?
No. These are purely revenue payments.
Schools Capital Contacts List
This is very useful for finding information with regard to specific types of project, relevant to your own circumstances. It includes e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of people responsible and web addresses for more information.
Click here to open spreadsheet.
Targeted Capital Funding
The first Tranche of applications were accepted in April 2005. This document outlines the process. In order to receive funding in 2008, you should be enquiring about opportunities, now. Your first port of call could well be your educational buildings officer. For the previous guidance, click here.
Building Schools for the Future
If you are part of this scheme or are due to come on-line, you will be familiar with the web site http://www.bsf.gov.uk/index.html . However, it is essential that you build in to your plans, the need for outdoor protection. We will be pleased to help you with your planning, contact info@keepitkool.co.uk . We are also happy to meet with members of your Partnership.
School Travel Plans
If you have not yet completed your Travel Plan, perhaps an important element is the provision of shade for children who arrive before school and may have to wait after school, and for their parents! Your travel plans attract their own funding and if you still need help or guidance, try clicking here and then here.
For a further review of specific grants 2006 to 2008, go here http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/schoolfunding/2006-07_funding_arrangements/specificgrants200608/ .
Non-Educational Funding Streams
Cleaner, Safer Greener Communities- Funding
Here are some ideas you might not have considered. Try them now!
http://www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk/en/1/funding6.html
New Opportunities Funding
All of the ‘Open Grants' can be found here,
http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/index/apply-uk/all_open_programmes-az.htm
but here are some we have picked out that may be helpful.
Awards for All England
Area: England
Closing date: No date set
Minimum grant: £300 Maximum grant: £10,000
Description: We can fund projects that enable people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, as well as projects that promote education, the environment and health
Children's play
Area: England
Closing date: 7 September 2007
Minimum grant: £10,000 Maximum grant: £250,000
Description: The Big Lottery Fund's Children's Play initiative is based on the recommendations of the 2004 play review Getting Serious About Play.
Healthy Families: Child's Play
Area: Wales
Closing date: No date set
Minimum grant: Maximum grant:
Description: Through the Healthy Families Initiative, BIG wants to promote healthy and active lifestyles amongst children and families.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it may stimulate your imaginations with regard to what is available!
BIG Schools Booklet
There is now a booklet available to help you see what you can apply for as a school, and what criteria you must meet.
www.Governmentfunding.org.uk
Money is not available for schools directly, but if some parents formed their own fundraising group, they can apply.
www.bitc.org.uk
Local businesses are often keen to sponsor projects to help schools. Look here to see what is available in your region.
www.playgroundpartnerships.org
Playground Partnerships provides UK primary and special schools with the opportunity to apply for financial support to turn their ideas for improving their playgrounds into reality.
