Is extra tuition for looked after children affordable?

Looked after children have an entitlement to a Personal Education Allowance (PEAs) which can be used for extra tuition at Kip McGrath Education Centre Gateshead East. This will give them some stability and improve their life chances by helping them achieve their full potential.

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How can I afford the extra tuition costs?

Working parents or carers can get 70% of tuition costs paid by Child Tax Credits, or via salary sacrifice schemes at work. Parents or carers in receipt of benefits should talk to the child’s school about pupil premium allocation.

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