Warwickshire Direct
Student finance
Student loans
Student finance is now operated by Directgov - Student Finance England.
Student Finance England
PO Box 210
Darlington
DL1 9HJ
Telephone: 0845 300 5090
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
The EMA scheme is now closed to new applicants. To find out more about the closure of EMA, call the Learner Support helpline on: 0800 121 8989.
Paying for uniforms, exams, school trips and activities
Uniforms
In Warwickshire parents meet the cost of the school uniform. Some schools do sell second hand items, if you have a concern please contact the school's headteacher
Examinations
The first time your child takes an examination as part of his or her school course the school usually meets the costs. Exceptions are:
- if the school agrees to your request to enter your child for an examination other than than the one they recommend.
- if the student misses all or part of an examination (including mandatory course work elements) for no good reason.
For further details please contact:
Pupil and Student Services,
Saltisford Office Park,
Ansell Way,
Warwick,
CV34 4UL
Tel 01926 742071
School trips and activities
Education provided by schools for pupils in school time, should normally be free. However, some activities in and out of school times are only possible if the cost is met by voluntary contributions from parents, carers and other sources. A school may ask you to make a voluntary contribution for your child to join an activity taking place in or outside the school even if it is during normal school hours. In general parents and carers are required to pay the cost of board and lodgings for pupils on school trips. Although music is provided as part of the curriculum, schools can charge parents and carers for pupils who receive instrumental tuition.
Each school has its own policy on charging for activities which takes into account the legal requirements. The headteacher will be happy to provide more information.
