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]
- 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.
- More than two miles if they are under 8 years old, or;
- More than three miles if they are 8 – 16 years old
- 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.