Government funding at 16

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Trundlemum
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Government funding at 16

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Government funding for a 3 year Diploma at 16. Is there such a thing? Any advice very welcome on how accquire help/funding at 16. Thanks.
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JustaPhase
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It’s worth being aware that you cannot access DaDa funding for acting courses until you are 18 :cry:
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Yes there are approx 14 colleges that offer the Trinity Diploma that have DaDa funding for its students (although a few are classical ballet courses). They are a mix of Dance & Musical Theatre courses. For acting you have to be 18.

Each college is allocated a pot of government money & sucesful candidates are ordered in order of talent until the money has run out. It's income assessed on a sliding scale.
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All sixteen year olds in this country are eligible for free training for three years after completion of their GCSEs - year twelve, year thirteen and gap year/year fourteen - providing they are enrolled on an accredited course, graduating with recognised qualifications.
My DD has been attending Bodens College of Performing Arts - who offer free full time training for this age group so I know it's true. She's currently in her third year with them - and it's all been FREE!!!!!
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