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What is an Impact Reward?
We want to make it as easy as possible for teachers and technicians to come to the National Science learning Centre, by removing one of the major barriers - lack of money in the school budget. Thanks to funding from the Wellcome Trust we are available to offer cash back to applicants in the form of a bursary scheme - these bursaries are called Impact Rewards. Impact Rewards cover the cost of an applicant's course fees. On a selected few courses Impact Rewards Plus and Super Bursaries are available offering additional funds on top of the Impact Reward.
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Who can apply?
Any applicant from a maintained school or college in the UK can apply for an Impact Reward to help them cover the cost of attending a course at the National Science Learning Centre.
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How do I apply?
Shortly after you have applied for a place on a course you will be emailed a link to the electronic Impact Identifier and Impact Reward Form. Simply complete this form to secure your bursary. Impact Reward applications can also be completed online by following a link provided on this page (see below). However, you MUST apply for a place on a course before you submit your application for an Impact Reward.
To apply for the course of your choice visit our courses and events page:
The following link will take you to the electronic Impact Identifier and Impact Reward application form:
The following link will take you to a printable copy of the Impact Identifier and Impact Reward Application. You may find it useful to review the paper copy and plan your answer before completing the online application.
For reference you can view a completed example of the Impact Identifier and Impact Reward form here:
Note: When completing the online application form, once you have completed each page you will not be able to go back to a previous page to review or edit your submission.
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How much is it worth?
Almost every course is eligible for the typical Impact Reward of £100 +VAT per attendee per day. The value of the Impact Reward for each course is given in the fees section on the course pages.
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How much do the courses cost?
The cost of coming to the National Science Learning Centre is already subsidised and course fees are only £100 + VAT per day.
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How much is the full board accommodation?
Accommodation in our brand new business class residence adjacent to the Centre, all meals in our excellent restaurant and refreshments throughout your stay will also be provided at £65 + VAT per day.
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When will I get the money?
These cash rewards will be paid direct to your school upon completion of the course. (see terms & conditions below).
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What can I use the money for?
You can use your Impact Reward money to cover course fees, supply cover, travel, accommodation, equipment for your school or in any other way that your school believes will help to improve the teaching of science.
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When do I find out if I've been awarded one?
You will receive confirmation of your Impact Reward within ten working days of your application, at the same time as you are notified that we have reserved you a place on the course.
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Who can I contact with any queries or problems I'm having with the Impact Reward process?
If you need help completing your form one of our team will be happy to assist - simply call 01904 328 300.
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Terms & Conditions
There are certain criteria in place that you must fulfil to receive the full payment of your Impact Reward:
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The participant must complete the full course.
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The National Science Learning Centre must receive full payment of fees in advance of participant attending course.
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Should participants not be able to complete attendance of the full course, suitable reasons on compassionate grounds such as a family bereavement or serious illness will be taken into account by the Centre in determining whether full payment of Impact Reward is approved.
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Partial payment may be approved by the Centre when there has been incomplete attendance of course due to mild illness, family circumstances or pregnancy.
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In the case of family bereavement, serious illness, mild illness, family circumstances or pregnancy, schools are encouraged to send a substitute person who has, where possible, been briefed by the original participant. If no substitute is available, schools will be able to transfer their booking and Impact Reward on to the same course in the following year, or to another course during the same year. If the school does not transfer the booking to another date then the Impact Reward will not be given.
Impact Rewards will not be paid when:
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The participant fails to attend the second residential period or complete the course without providing a suitable reason*
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The participant has absented themselves from sessions without providing a suitable reason*
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The participant has left the course early without offering a suitable reason*
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The school does not release the participant because of events, such as an Ofsted inspection, that are part of normal school business.
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Impact Rewards Plus cover the cost of course fees and accommodation. Delegates who do not reside at the National Science Learning Centre for the duration of the course will not receive the accommodation element of the bursary.
*A suitable reason would include compassionate grounds such as a family bereavement or serious illness.
If any teacher fails to meet the criteria to receive their full Impact Reward the school will be notified immediately.
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