Special School Fund
At Tadworth Primary School we are fully committed to providing high-quality resources across the whole curriculum so that every child has access to an enriching, well-resourced education filled with memorable learning experiences. Ensuring that children have access to the right opportunities, and the tools that support them, makes a real difference to their progress. Parents play a vital role in helping us create an environment that promotes and supports learning in exciting and meaningful ways.
The realities of funding for schools
Each year we identify the essential expenditure that the school can afford to provide from the main budget share and other government funding sources. We then identify additional projects and improvements for which we can seek alternative funding streams or invite voluntary donations. Some of these improvements enhance our existing day-to-day provision while other projects focus on widening Tadworth Primary School's impact for our community.
Special School Fund
Many of the developments that we have been able to implement in and around the school have been made possible, directly or indirectly, through donations to the Special School Fund. Many families at Tadworth already contribute voluntarily through monthly standing orders, with the amount entirely at the donor’s discretion. Our PTA also works hard to fundraise for specific projects. The support of parents has been invaluable and continues to help the school grow and improve.
If each family donated £5.00 per child per month, with Gift Aid, we would receive an additional income of over £25,000 a year.
In recent years, contributions to the Special School Fund have enabled us to invest significantly in digital learning. As you can imagine, keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology requires substantial ongoing investment. We are determined to offer our children more than the basic minimum, especially as they navigate an increasingly digital world. While we continue to prioritise core skills, including fostering a love of reading, we also want to ensure that our pupils become confident, capable users of modern technology.
Beyond digital learning, we are also committed to enhancing the wider pupil experience. This includes improving outdoor learning spaces, updating classroom environments, introducing innovative learning tools, and investing in new equipment that enriches day-to-day school life. To maintain and expand these opportunities, it is essential that we continue to build a sustainable source of additional funding.
Confidentiality
The names of contributing families and the amounts of individual contributions are kept completely confidential.
If you would like to contribute to the Special School Fund, please either set up a standing order via online banking or complete the form found by following the link below. If you are a UK taxpayer completing the Gift Aid form will allow us to reclaim tax paid on your contribution.