Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £30, paid directly to young people aged 16 to 19 who continue in full-time education.
Who can get EMA
You can get EMA if you’re aged between 16 and 19 and want to continue your education at school.
You can apply for EMA if:
you go to a school in the Renfrewshire Council area
your household earns less than the income thresholds listed below
your course is at least 21 hours of guided learning per week
you agree and sign a valid learning agreement with your school.
A learning agreement sets out what’s expected of you around attendance and coursework. You can find out more by contacting: ema.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 0300
Active Schools Renfrewshire are about to begin the pupil activity survey process for the 2025/26 school year. This year we are looking to get ahead of the curve and have our digital survey shared among pupils and families as soon as possible. The team would appreciate it if you could complete this survey.
The purpose of the survey is to:
Allow children and young people to request activities they’d like to see offered in their schools.
Increase sport and physical activity opportunities, that are accessible and inclusive.
Access funding streams for new initiatives using evidence from the survey.
Annual data checks shall now be electronic via parents portal. This is to reduce paper and support with the Council’s Green policy, therefore, please sign up to parents portal, See attached guidance for support or contact Riverbrae Office.
Please click on the link below to read the Easter Newsletter.
At Riverbrae we work together to build an inclusive and happy community where every achievement is celebrated and every experience is viewed as an opportunity for learning.We want our young people to have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.
