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Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Bursaries

For those in receipt of an Educational Health Plan (EHC)

As a recipient you are eligible to receive:

This bursary is for:

children and young people aged 7-18 with special educational needs and disabilities and who receive an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
and those whose family financial circumstances present a barrier to accessing music education.

For guidance on EHCP for parents, schools and anyone else interested in the EHCP, please refer to the Government’s advice pages.

How to apply for the bursary

Once you have booked your activity, you can then apply for the EHCP discount.

Complete a ‘Discount Application’ on SpeedAdmin
Read the terms and conditions and information under the ‘EHCP Discount’ heading
Complete the application questions and include your supporting evidence of income/benefits. Evidence might include:
- Photocopies of letters and statements from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) detailing the benefit awarded
- Photocopies of letters and statements from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) detailing the benefit awarded
- Proof of free school meals
We will review your application and if successful your bursary will be applied to your SpeedAdmin account

Please note:

Supporting evidence of income/benefits will be requested annually
Bursaries and discounts are dependent on the availability of funds so apply early to avoid disappointment

For music lessons booked through Bristol Beacon:

Select the ‘EHCP’ box when applying for a lesson through Bristol Beacon on SpeedAdmin
We will contact your school directly for confirmation

Select the ‘EHCP’ box when applying for ensembles, groups or choirs through Bristol Beacon on SpeedAdmin
We will contact your school directly for confirmation
We will review your application and if successful your bursary will be applied to your SpeedAdmin account

We supply free instrument hire for all students on Pupil Premium, EHCP and Care Experienced Young People.

Select the ‘EHCP’ box when applying for a instrument hire through Bristol Beacon on SpeedAdmin
We will contact your school directly for confirmation
We will review your application and if successful your bursary will be applied to your SpeedAdmin account
After completing your application, email bookings@bristolbeacon.org to let us know you have applied for free hire.