We understand that financial hardship can affect many families and that it can be a source of real anxiety. At Boroughmuir, we believe the cost of the school day/ experience should not be a barrier to learning and success.
There is a range of support available from the school or further afield to help you.
Families who are worried about meeting costs are welcome to apply for financial assistance via our Family Fund Request Form.
Information on applying for Free School Meals can be found here:
Applying allows us to support you with many other costs automatically, so it is well worth exploring further.
Our Equity Coordinator Rebecca Kelly is happy to advise on supports available, assist with applications or listen to feedback and suggestions. She can be contacted via email.
Rebecca.kelly@boroughmuir.edin.sch.uk
Nearly New Uniforms
Donated items are quality checked, washed and prepared for their next owner at a fraction of the cost of new.
Please follow the link above to request or contact Jeremy Beard.
EMA
Pupils aged 16 – 19 could be eligible for up to £30 a week to help to help with costs.
Free School Meals (Lunchtime)
Pupils aged 16 – 19 could be eligible for up to £30 a week to help to help with costs.
Other Useful Organisations and Support:
The following links will show information on the financial advice and support that may be available to you.
Bus passes
Young Carers Grant
Fair Share
FME
Warm Home Discount Information
Edinburgh Clothing Store
Pregnancy Counselling and Care- Baby Bank
Pregnancy and Parents Centre (if you email they are very helpful)–
Cash for Kids Grants/Mission Christmas
Kids Love Clothes
Edinburgh Police Fund
In School Support
Breakfast Club:
Our breakfast clubs offer a nutritious start to set every pupil up right for their day of learning.
Tuesday– Breakfast Club runs from 7.30-8.30 open to all on the Third Floor.
Tuesday– Wellbeing Hub Breakfast Club 8.15-8.45. (If you would like to participate in this you can contact Sarah Duncan or Mr Hamilton in the Hub for a place.)
Thursday– Numeracy Breakfast Club open to all runs from 7.45– 8.30.
Homework Club:
The Homework Club is open to ALL pupils. It runs every Wednesday in the school library from 3.35 – 4.30 pm. Pupils can come along to get support with homework, classwork and revision. It’s a quiet space for doing homework and pupils can access library resources e.g. textbooks and laptops.
Refreshments will be provided.
School Trips
We aim to provide as much notice as possible when planning trips, especially if there is a financial cost. If you do require any assistance for these trips, please complete The Family Fund Request Form as assistance may be possible.
Uniform
We currently have on offer a Nearly New Uniform Stall available in school to all pupils. All donated items are washed and sold at a reduced price. For access, please see Mr Beard in Maths. If you feel you would benefit from further support on top of this to receive uniform, you can contact Sarah Duncan or fill in the Family Fund Request Form.
Contact Information
PEF Coordinator, Sarah Duncan can be contacted at the school to discuss and offer support with any financial issues students may be facing or for help filling in any forms.
Email: Sarah.duncan@boroughmuir.edin.sch.uk
School Number: 0131 229 9703
