posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Economic Development

Funding Alert Newsletter

Food for Thought Education Fund Phase 7 Now Open (Scotland)
Local Authority Schools and Early Learning and Childcare settings can apply individually or as clusters for grants of up to £2000 to develop projects to develop Food and Health as a context for learning and embed food education into their ethos. The aim of the grants is to help people from every walk of life take pride and pleasure in, and benefit from, the food they buy, serve, and eat day by day. The funding is being made available through Education Scotland’s Food for Thought Education Fund and previous projects supported include Garnetbank Primary School, Glasgow for the purchase of digital equipment to record the learners cooking resulted in filmed recipes uploaded to their own YouTube Channel called ‘Kids Cook’. The closing date for applications is 2pm on Tuesday 30th April 2019

Grants of up to £30,000 Available to Support Disadvantaged and Neglected Children (UK)
Not for profit organisations such as schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years for projects that help children and young people overcome the effects of illness, distress, abuse or neglect; disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and poverty and deprivation. Projects supported in the past include Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11; and Corley Special School in Coventry which received a grant of £6,000 to provide lunchtime horse riding sessions for children with disabilities. The funding is being made available through the BBC Children in Needs small grants programme and the next closing date for applications is the 27th May 2019.

Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)
State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Clackmannanshire, Derry/Londonderry & Strabane, Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire, Hull, North East Lincolnshire, West Dunbartonshire, Wakefield and Wolverhampton can apply for grant from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The level of funding available is dependent upon the type of school applying: Full primary and ASN schools can apply for grants of up to £600; Infant and Junior schools up to £300; Nursery schools and nursery classes within schools can apply for a one-off grant of up to £420. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a new area. Grants can be used for science weeks, science related school trips, science equipment and science subscriptions; improving school grounds for science and gardening resources. Examples of projects that received funding are St Bede’s Primary School, Sunderland that created a Forest School area in the school grounds. The school used the Edina Trust grant to purchase tools that the children can use, which has allowed them to get outside and learn about nature, as well as develop their self-confidence; and Kersland School, Renfrewshire had a visit from Glasgow Science Centre’s Bodyworks On Tour programme. The programme is all about our amazing bodies and offers an array of exciting workshops, live science shows and interactive exhibits. Everything is hands-on and designed to fit the needs of learners from pre-school through to primary and secondary school pupils. There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities have until the 30th April 2019 to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of children (aged 13 or under) experiencing disadvantage or who have disabilities. Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. The funding is being made available through the Henry Smith Charity. Although the deadline is the 30th April 2019, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have been allocated.

Please click on the link below for more funding alerts:
Funding Alert 14th March 2019

posted by Lesley Cook, School Travel Administrator, Schools & Learning

Run a Beep Beep! Day to engage early years in road safety basics.

Beep Beep! Days, sponsored by Churchill, are a great opportunity for early year’s educators to introduce children to road safety basics, with fun activities and resources provided by Brake, the road safety charity. Every year thousands of tots and infants aged 2-7 take part to help save little lives.

Every day, 500 children and young people are killed on roads around the world. Brake works to stop road deaths and injuries by campaigning for safer roads, and supports people bereaved or injured in road crashes.

To help UK early years get involved with the initiative, Brake produces a range of special resources to help little ones understand road safety basics, from the importance of holding a grown up’s hand to recognising when it’s safe to cross.

Everyone who registers to take part receives a free e- resource pack or can purchase a bumper pack for just £12.60, per 50 children. The pack includes lots of fun and reusable road safety activities including colouring sheets, posters, laminated activities, certificates, stickers and balloons!

In 2018, over 2,500 nurseries, schools and childminders registered to take part, helping spread important messages to more than 350,000 children. The event also provides an ideal opportunity to fundraise for Brake by dressing in stripy clothes in exchange for donations. Funds raised help the charity in its work to support bereaved and seriously injured road crash victims, and campaign for safer roads.

For more information visit brake.org.uk/beepbeepday or email beepbeep@brake.org.uk.

Please click on link to view flyer:  BBD_Flyer_2019

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Economic Development

Funding to Develop the Classics in Primary and Secondary Schools (UK)
Classics for All, which aims to develop the teaching of classics such as Latin, Greek, classical civilisation and ancient history in UK state schools has opened its 2018 grants programme. In 2018 the funding focus remains on supporting the development or introduction of Classics in schools or consortia of state schools especially in areas where there is limited or no access to school provision. Classics for All aims to reach 200 new schools. Previous grants awarded have ranged in size from £100 to £15,000 supporting everything from the establishment of an after school Classics club to training for teachers in 20 schools to introduce Latin or Classical Civilisation at Key Stage 2 and 3, GCSE or A level. Classics for All have also supported a number of schools already teaching Classics to develop the scale and ambition of their Classics offer. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Funding for Research and Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
Schools, voluntary organisations and charities can apply for grants to help both children and adults suffering severe learning difficulties. The grants can be used to purchase capital equipment, support capital works as well as covering project and core costs such as staff costs, general running and office costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture; play schemes and play therapy schemes; day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs; support for families, including respite schemes; independent living schemes; support in the community schemes; and Snoezelen rooms. The next deadline for applications seeking funding in excess of £10,000 is the 1st July 2019. Applications for £10,000 and below can be submitted at any time.

The Classical Association Grants (UK)
The Classical Association (CA), which awards grants to support classical projects and conferences, has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 1st June 2019. The Association will consider applications for summer schools and to institutions offering extra-mural courses in Greek, Latin and classical civilisation; bursaries for teachers attending courses abroad to support their professional development, notably the British School at Athens Easter Course; and school teaching and outreach work such as Greek and Latin reading competitions, regional Greek/Roman days and school conferences; etc.

Teaching Physics Scholarships (UK)
Talented individuals in England who would like to train to teach physics or physics with maths have until 1st April 2019 to apply for a scholarship for the 2019/20 academic year. Run by the Institute of Physics in partnership with the Department for Education, the scholarships are worth up to £28,000 in tax-free funding. The scholarships are only available for eligible initial teacher training programmes in England will replace any other government bursary received.

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities have until the 30th April 2019 to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of children (aged 13 or under) experiencing disadvantage or who have disabilities. Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. The funding is being made available through the Henry Smith Charity. Although the deadline is the 30th April 2019, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have been allocated. 

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Economic Development

There are still opportunities to support our schools and teachers through Erasmus+ Funding…

Under Erasmus+ Key Action 2, funding is available for two types of projects-School Exchange Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships for School Education,

Deadline is 21 March 2019

Erasmus+ Funding Application Information

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Economic Development

Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club Grants (England, Scotland & Wales)
The Greggs Foundation currently supports 380 breakfast clubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Schools that are interested in opening a breakfast club at their school must be able to show that at least 40% of your pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a disadvantaged community. School should able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at the club must be free for all pupils. The Foundation uses the money to support breakfast clubs through an initial start up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club. Greggs Foundation also makes a payment each term towards other food items and Greggs plc donates bread from the nearest shop. Recently set up breakfast clubs include: “clubs” at Hillside Community Primary School, in Skelmersdale which received funding of £600 for its breakfast club which around 45 young people attend each day; and Swalwell Primary School, in Gateshead where nearly 50% of school children are entitled to free meals received a grant of £1,100. Although applications can be made at any time, there is currently a waiting list for funding whilst new sponsorship partners are being identified.

Lord’s Taverners Accessible Minibuses Grant Programme (UK)
The Lord’s Taverners, the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, has re-opened its Accessible Minibuses grants programme. Schools, clubs and youth organisations across the UK that cater for young people under the age of 25 who have a physical/ sensory/ learning disability can apply to the Lord’s Taverners for specially-adapted, wheelchair-accessible minibuses. Last year the Lord’s Taverners delivered 40 specially-adapted, wheelchair-accessible minibuses. These vehicles give young people with disabilities access to new places and experiences. Lord’s Taverners minibuses are based on the current Ford Transit model, with a diesel engine. The average cost to the charity of an accessible minibus is over £61,000. Please note that the Lords Taverners are unable to support schools that cater for socially disadvantaged children, or mainstream schools for children with behavioural problems. Applications to the programme can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at the end of each quarter.

One Stop Carriers for Causes (England, Scotland and Wales)
Schools that are located within 2 miles of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that benefit their local community. The grants are made available through the money raised from the 5p bag charge in England, Wales and Scotland. The grants are available for a wide range of activities and the funding will cover the direct costs needed to deliver the project. Projects funded in schools include: Outdoor classrooms; Learning zones; Library equipment; nurture rooms; and Playground improvements, etc. The funding is being made available through the One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ scheme. Applications can be submitted at any time and are shortlisted on a quarterly basis for panel decision which will take place every three months. Applicants will generally know the outcome of your application within 16 weeks of applying.

Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK)
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has re-opened for applications. Through the programme grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools in the UK to set up Breakfast clubs. To qualify for the programme the breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and priority will be given to schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school meals or that are based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Only one grant per school in each academic year is available. There are no closing dates and applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.

New Connecting Classrooms Through Global Learning Programme Launched (UK)
The British Council in partnership with the Department for International Development has launched a new funding programme to enable UK schools to work with partner schools overseas focusing on global themes. The Connecting Classrooms through Global learning programme provides grants of up to £35,000 to clusters of schools or one-to-one school partnership to support a wide range of global learning activities, including training for teachers and supply cover, reciprocal visits to international partners schools, and hosting community events. The funding is available to schools with existing partnerships or those seeking to develop new partnerships. There are no application deadlines; and applications can be submitted at any time.

posted by Andy Garnett, Active Schools Lead Coordinator, Schools & Learning

Starting on Monday 25th of February, we’re running the 4 week Step Count Challenge, this time it’s mainly in March for more daylight. Last year we had over 30 school teams from nurseries, primary and secondary. Some schools had multiple teams and some teams were a complete mix.

It’s easy to sign up:

• Get a group of 5 people for your team (we can help).
• Come up with a team name
• Nominate a team captain & get the captain to email me on roddyb@angus.gov.uk
• I’ll send out the links that you need & off you go

The Angus Council Staff Challenge is FREE of charge and we’ll provide you with regular updates on how your team’s doing.

What counts? It’s all about getting outside and getting active, so you can count walking, running, cycling and swimming.

For more information contact:

Brenda Roddy| Project Officer, Environmental Strategy
Direct: 01307 473258 | Mobile: 07932 193247 roddyb@angus.gov.uk