Kea’s Story
Kea, Head Girl 2019-20, and one of Withington’s Bursary Ambassadors, knows only too well what it feels like to face the potential of leaving Withington due to a change in her family’s financial circumstances.
Kea’s mother, Paula also describes her feelings at that time:
“I do remember having that conversation with Kea and her saying, ‘What if I have to leave my friends? Where am I going to go?’
I was very stressed about it, very worried. I went from a nurse’s salary onto ESA (Employment Support Allowance). I was in touch with the school and they were very kind. At no point was I made to feel bad about myself because I was unable to give financially.
I was encouraged to apply for a bursary and eventually we were awarded 100% support. I was ecstatic! We are a very close family and we were just so happy that Kea would be able to stay on at Withington through the Senior School.”
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