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Student Support Fund
You may be able to receive financial support to help cover the cost of course-related day-to-day expenses such as books, stationery and course related trips, childcare and meals.
The Discretionary/Bursary fund provides financial support to help students overcome specific financial barriers to participation they face so they can remain in education.
Please contact Emma Feeney (emma.feeney@bridgetrainingltd.co.uk and / or Emma Edkins emma.edkins@bridgetrainingltd.co.uk) as they will be able to able to help and guide you through the process.
For general enquiries please contact:
Email: hello@bridgetrainingltd.co.uk
Phone: 01452-411112
Discretionary Fund
We offer financial support to students aged 16 – 19, and 19+
- You need to be 16 or over on 31 August 2024 to be eligible
- Be aged 19 if you are continuing a study programme you began aged 16 to 18 (‘19+ continuers’) or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- You need to have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of your course. (Exceptions for 16–18-year-old asylum seekers).
- You need to have applied for a course funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) at Bridge Training.
- Receiving means tested benefits (for example, Universal Credit), or being supported by someone who is
- If the household income is below £25,000 Net before tax.
- Students who are economically or socially disadvantaged and at risk of not taking up or continuing education. This group includes students with physical or other disabilities, medical conditions and/or learning difficulties.
EHE students (those under the age of 16): are eligible for the bursaries and will be considered on a case-by-case basis in line with the 16-19 Bursary Fund Guide 2024 to 2025 academic year.
Bursary for Vulnerable Groups
If you meet one of the four criteria below (plus the other criteria for age and residency) and if you have a financial need, you can apply for a bursary for vulnerable groups of up to £1,200 per year if you are participating on a study programme that lasts for 30 weeks or more.
- In care
- Care leavers
- Receiving Income Support, or Universal Credit because you are financially supporting yourself or someone who is dependent on you and living with you such as a child or partner
- Receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in your own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in your own right
Evidence would need to be provided and dated within the last three months. Evidence can be in the form of payslips, a work contract, most recent P60, Universal Credit online account or a letter stating the benefits you receive.
Student Financial Support Policy : 16-19 Student Financial Assistance
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Since being established in 1989, Bridge Training™ has worked with the belief that with the right teaching, and right environment, anyone can be supported to flourish and reach their potential; that anybody regardless of background or past experience can achieve success.
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Our Courses
Photography
Learning the theory and practice behind a variety of camera techniques for both still photography and videoing both in a state of the art photo studio and out in the city.
Art, Craft & Design
Learning something new each week. Trying lots of different art styles while exploring what my favourite artists are. Making a portfolio of art pieces that can exhibited or shown to employers.
Health and Social Care
Working in small groups on both the theory and practice of a variety of roles within the health and care sector. Learning everything from safeguarding & child development to mental health and elderly care work.
Beauty
Training in a fully equipped salon, in a small group, learning and practising a variety of therapies and treatments from nail art, manicure, pedicure, skincare, photographic makeup, to waxing, facials and basic anatomy.
Hairdressing
Training in a fully equipped salon, in a small group, learning to wash, dry, style and create hair-up looks, building up to cutting, colouring and artistic style.
Maths & English
Working in small groups of around 8 students, with enthusiastic and experienced teachers that teach maths and English, subjects some people find boring in fun and engaging new ways.
We believe education is more than just a pathway to a certificate. We hold weekly tutor groups incorporating enrichment activities, direct support and guidance to help signpost students with their individual needs. We facilitate access to travel, food & discretionary bursaries, offer reward incentives and engage with the Care to Learn scheme.
Students have embedded in their study programme a series of workshops and 1-2-1 meetings with devoted and experienced employability coaches and work placement coordinators to help them develop work skills, career awareness and find a placement relevant to their chosen vocation.
As part of our ethos, we treat mental health as one of our most important focuses. Creating a psychologically informed environment to help reduce anxiety through the adoption of small groups and sympathetic teachers. All students have access to on-site counsellors, EHCP worker and our dedicated welfare and well-being team.
We aim at inspiring our students to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more in their respective journeys of life.
Mark Harrod — Director
