11. In 1976, when direct grants were abolished, it finally became a fully independent school. 12. It became a direct grant grammar school catering for a wide area in Lancashire. 13. Following the Education Act 1944 it became a direct grant grammar school in 1946. 14. The Direct Grant system was abolished from 1975, and the school became fully private. 15. The school is state-funded by direct grant from the Scottish Government, and is non fee-paying. 16. A direct grant grammar school until 1968, it is now a member of the Headmasters'Conference. 17. He suggests that the government provide tax credits or direct grants to children's savings accounts. 18. The Direct Grants procedure is intentionally simplified and designed with themes to suit local communities. 19. In addition a large part of spending is provided by direct grants to such authorities. 20. The Union will only provide direct grants in " very, very exceptional " cases, he said.
