Wigan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
This is a collection of previously asked questions in relation to the FUNd4ME and will provide guidelines as to what the money can and cannot be used for.
Wigan FUNd4ME FAQ (.pdf, 192kb)
FUNd4ME presentation for ESDW’s and Staff Meetings
This is a brief example of general FUNd4ME information that can be used to present the FUNd4ME to school staff.
FUNd4ME ESDW & Staff Meeting Presentation (.pdf, 251kb)
FUNd4ME Extended Services Funding Proforma
This proforma will be used primarily by the ESDW to organise cluster activities using the various funding pots available e.g. Start Up Funding, FUNd4ME, Income generation.
FUNd4ME Extended Services Funding Proforma (.pdf, 30.1kb)
FUNd4ME Individual Child Funding Proforma
This needs to be completed for every child who qualifies for the FUNd4ME and wants to access any Varied Menu of activities either organised by the school, the cluster or takes place in the local community. This will link in with the financial monitoring documents to track payments through invoices, receipts etc.
FUNd4ME Individual Child Funding Proforma (.pdf, 29.8kb)
FUNd4ME Financial Monitoring Template
This is to be used in conjunction with the individual child funding proforma and held by each cluster school for their pupils that qualify for the FUNd4ME.
FUNd4ME Financial Monitoring Template (.pdf, 9.83kb)
FUNd4ME Finance Information Pack
The FUNd4ME Finance Pack will be familiar to all school Bursars and Business Managers as it follows exactly the same processess already in use within schools to monitor their budgets.
The FUNd4ME Finance Pack (.pdf, 29.8kb)
Financial spreadsheet to monitor FUNd4ME Spending
This spreadsheet can be used electronically and / or printed out to be included in the schools FUNd4ME file.
Extended Schools Cluster FUNd4ME Funding Monitoring (.pdf, 8.16kb)
Extended Services Development Plan
This template can be used to bring together each individual school plans for the FUNd4ME programme for each child or group of children.
Extended Services Development Plan (.pdf, 5.93kb)
Parent Disclaimer Form
This needs to be given out to parents of pupils who qualify for the FUNd4ME and are taking parting activities NOT organised by the school or the cluster. This means the FUNd4ME can pay for the activity but that the necessary checks haven’t been made and it is the responsibility of the parents / carers to do these checks. This will be used in conjunction with the NSPCC’s ‘Out Alone’ document.
Parent Disclaimer Form (.pdf, 41.3kb)
‘Out Alone’ document produced by the NSPCC
This document will provide national guidelines for parents to keep their children safe when using community or local provision.
Out Alone (.pdf, 906kb)
Impact Case Studies
Please could you ensure that some case studies are completed for individuals accessing FUNd4ME, these can also be used for general Extended Service Impact evidence.
FUNd4ME Positive Impact Case Study (.pdf, 61.5kb)
Sample Letters for Introducing the FUNd4ME To Parents & Carers
These are examples of what some of the national pilots used to promote the FUNd4ME in their location. They can be adapted to suit the needs of each individual school and / or cluster.
Example Primary Welcome Letter (.pdf, 93.2kb)
Example Secondary Welcome Letter (.pdf, 93.2kb)
Example of Parents Letter (.pdf, 539kb)
