Graeme Greenwood (Boys Model, Belfast)
I am a year 13 pupil in a secondary school in Belfast. I decided to come back this year to sit my A levels as after thinking it over and with the grades I got in my GCSEs I thought it was probably the right choice.When you come back in year 13 pupils can be paid up to the amount of £30 a week depending on their parent’s incomes. EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance). Unfortunately not everyone can receive this, which is my point.
Schools make a big point of saying that this is a reason to come back to school but it’s not for everyone. People’s parents could be bringing in a big income but that’s not to say that their kids are going to benefit from it. Not everyone’s parents believe in giving their kids money at the end of the week. Another point is that not everyone can find the time to fit in a part time job. So there are pupils who are in full time education without receiving EMA and without a job.
What are they meant to do? Although I’m not affected by this I believe it’s a point that needs to be raised - its not fair on everyone either no one should get it or we should all receive it!
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