Means Tested - Full Time School Bursary Application Form

This application form is only to be completed for applicants who are entering September 2023.

Entering Year 7: 01/09/2011 - 31/08/2012 inclusive

Entering Year 8: 01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011 inclusive

Entering Year 9: 01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010 inclusive

The Sylvia Young Theatre School is a specialist performing arts school offering a high level of academic and vocational studies.

Please read and copy the information below for your records.

Stage One

All applicants will be invited to submit their self tape audition pieces where they will be asked to prepare;

• a brief introduction

• acting pieces - Please click here for link for pieces CLICK HERE

• a song of applicant's choice (2 minutes maximum)

• a dance of applicant's choice (1 minute maximum)

Once you have prepared your 'self tape' audition please email it to;

bursary.awards@syts.co.uk

'Self tape' open date: 1st March 2023

'Self tape' closing date: 29th March 2023

Stage Two

Successful selected applicants will be invited to;

• attend a recall audition in which they will present their audition self tap audition pieces to the panel.

• applicants will sit an academic test in English and Maths.

• Parent/Guardian will be required to submit their Child's latest full school report and complete an independent 'Bursary Means Test'

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT'S PARENT/GUARDIAN

Applicant Information

Applicant's full name
(as it appears on birth certificate)

Applicant's current address

Gender *

Gender (If other)

Current school year *

Date of birth *

Main languages(s) spoken at home? *

Any other languages spoken at home? *

Has the applicant ever applied/auditioned for SYTS before? *

Does your child require a CAS number to study in the UK? (Not required if your child has a British passport) *

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/guardian name 1

Relationship to child

Email address

Mobile telephone (including international code)

Current address

0 characters

Home telephone

Work telephone

Parent/guardian name 2

Relationship to child

Email address

Mobile telephone (including international code)

Current address

0 characters

Home telephone

Work telephone

Legal guardianship

Parent 1/Guardian 1 name

Yes

No

I confirm I have parental responsibility for my child

To whom should correspondence be sent?

Parent 2/Guardian 2 name

Yes

No

I confirm I have parental responsibility for my child

To whom should correspondence be sent?

Applicant's school history

Please give details of your child's school education listing current school at the top.

If your child is currently attending an independent school that is a member of the ISC, then the ISC code of conduct requires that we make contact with the headteacher. The ISC also supplies records showing whether fees have been paid at previous schools. We will only make contact with the headteacher prior to confirming the offer of a place.

	Date from (mm/yy)	Date to (mm/yy)	Name of school	State or Independent
1	Date from (mm/yy)	Date to (mm/yy)	Name of school	State or Independent
2	Date from (mm/yy)	Date to (mm/yy)	Name of school	State or Independent
3	Date from (mm/yy)	Date to (mm/yy)	Name of school	State or Independent
4	Date from (mm/yy)	Date to (mm/yy)	Name of school	State or Independent

Current school details

Yes

No

May we make contact with your child's present headteacher?

If YES then please complete the details below.

Name of headteacher

Contact telephone number

Email address

School address

Educational Needs

Please answer the following questions. Does your child have or receive;

As part of the updates to KCSIE 2020. Schools must now be informed if a child has a social worker.

Is there currently a social worker working with your family?

Yes

No

Additional educational needs?

Yes

No

Additional support in school?

Yes

No

Educational psychologist report?

Yes

No

Individual education plan?

Yes

No

Disability or other condition?

Yes

No

Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Yes

No

Reason for statement?

Will the applicant require additional time in their academic test?

Yes

No

Will the applicant require use of a lap top in their academic test?

Yes

No

If you have answered YES to any of the questions above, please give details using the box provided.
I.e dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalulia, ADHD, social communication disorder etc

Vocational history

Vocational Schools or Classes attended:

	Name of school	Classes taken
1	Name of school	Classes taken
2	Name of school	Classes taken
3	Name of school	Classes taken
4	Name of school	Classes taken

Please provide details of most recent professional experience (if any): *

Medical Information

Does your child have a medical condition
which we should be made aware?

Yes

No

If yes, please complete.

Does your child take regular medication?

Yes

No

If yes, please list all medication taken:

Does your child have any allergies?

Yes

No

If yes to allergies, please state:

Application fee

In applying for the Sylvia Young Theatre School bursary award you understand that a place will only be offered if the following conditions are fulfilled;

• A full means test must be completed for successful recall applicants.

• Your child is able to achieve academically on a three day academic timetable.

• Your child's latest full school report.

• School Places within applicant's year group

• Full time students are solely represented by the Sylvia Young Agency Ltd. which is associated with the school. The agency will aim for auditions and professional opportunities for students but these are not guaranteed.

Parent signature 1

clear

Other signature

clear

If other please give reason

Payment

I / We have read and understood the conditions

Yes

Application fee *

£15