At Castle Mead Academy we understand that some times Families will need additional support, as such, we aim to provide that help wherever possible.

Families can apply for our Hardship Fund, cases are assessed on an individual basis, and we can support with the cost of uniform or trips and visits.  

To apply, please email [email protected] for an application form. 

In addition Leicester City Council have a Household Support Fund which you can apply for at certain times of the year.  To see if you are eligible for support and to check the opening date for the next round of applications please visit Household Support Fund | Leicestershire County Council.

Castle Mead Academy has a full Early Help Support offer for families, further details of which can be found here – https://www.castle-tmet.uk/our-academy/policies/

If you need any further support, advice or help to complete your application form please contact our main office at [email protected]

Free Bus Pass to School
Some 5-16 year olds will qualify for free home to school travel assistance to their primary or secondary school. You can find out more on the Leicester City Council website here.
 
Do I qualify?
 
To qualify for help with transport, you must meet the following criteria:
  • You must be a resident of Leicester City
  • Your child is attending the nearest qualifying school to your home – this is the closest school to your home address by the shortest available walking route or your priority / catchment school.
The walking distance (using the shortest walking route) from your home to the nearest qualifying school must be:
  • More than two miles if they are under 8 years old, or;
  • More than three miles if they are 8 – 16 years old
 
Help for low-income families
If your child is entitled to free school meals, or if your family get the maximum level Working Tax Credit or universal credit element (this is where there is no reduction to Working Tax Credit due to your income), they could get free transport if they:
  • attend the nearest available primary school and the walking distance from home is more than two miles, or;
  • attend one of the three nearest available secondary schools and the walking distance from home is more than 2 and less than 6 miles or;
  • attend the nearest available secondary school preferred on the grounds of religion or belief, and the walking distance from home is more than 2 and less than 15 miles.