Funding for specialist schools comes from government and the private sector. A school aiming for specialist school status must attract at least £50,000 of private sector support to secure matched funds from Government, which equate to nearly £600,000 over four years.
Though schools need to raise funds themselves, the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust can offer some support and advice.
Sponsorship Support
In assessing schools for funding support, preference is given to schools:
- In socially disadvantaged areas;
- Affiliated to the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust;
- Which meet sponsors' location preferences.
Schools wishing to be considered for Specialist Schools and Academies Trust support should apply in writing to:
Designation and Cohort Development Team
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
16th Floor, Millbank Tower
21-24 Millbank,
London SW1P 4QP
Partnership Fund
This is designed to help schools which can demonstrate that, in spite of determined effort, they have not be been able to raise the sponsorship necessary to apply for specialist status. The Fund is run by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust in accordance with DfES guidelines.
For more information and to apply please visit the Partnership Fund section.
Advice
The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust offers a series of documents to help schools prepare their bids for specialist school status and also to understand how potential sponsors view the benefits of sponsorship. To download the documents click on the links in the right-hand menu.
Order your own copy
The following publications can be purchased from the e-shop or downloaded for free from the right-hand menu:
The Guide to Seeking Sponsorship: A general guide is available on how schools can raise sponsorship.
Order a copy (NB 50p P&P will be charged)
Specialist Schools: a general guide for schools and sponsors (updated February 2003)
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