CEA (DAY)-advice please

[mememe]

I would be grateful if someone could advise on the eligibility for CEA Day. 9 y/o Number 1 daughter boards and has done over 3 terms. This allows her sibling to attend the same school as a day pupil. I have attempted to get the ball rolling through the CEAS and they have told me she is not eligible as she is under 8. I concede that the rules for CEA boarding state the 8 y/o issue, however, I have checked the JSP and cannot see where this is mentioned regarding day pupils, in fact it isn’t! Has anyone had a similar issue or indeed, have they sent an under 8 as a day pupil? I have been asked to make representations to SPVA through my Chain of Command (why do I need to burden them with this?). SPVA will not entertain appeals unless you do this!
Thanks in advance.

 

[JPABitch]

MeMeMe

Don't know if this will be of any assistance to you in your discussions with CEAS, but in the overarching Policy for CEA JSP 752 para 09.0115 states that CEA is payable for a child from the beginning of the academic year in which the child reaches the age of 8...

It might be worth going backto them with this.

 

[mememe]

MeMeMe

Don't know if this will be of any assistance to you in your discussions with CEAS, but in the overarching Policy for CEA JSP 752 para 09.0115 states that CEA is payable for a child from the beginning of the academic year in which the child reaches the age of 8...

It might be worth going backto them with this.

Thank you. They wouldn't budge as she is 6.