We may be able to give you a grant to help pay for school clothing.
The regulations for providing clothing grants are approved by council members.
Grants available
There are three school clothing grants available.
Primary school grant:
£40 paid once between the child starting full-time Reception and finishing Year 5
Secondary transfer grant:
£80 paid when the child is in Year 7.
Final grant:
£40 paid when the child is 13-15 years old.
Who is eligible
Your child may qualify for school clothing grants if you are receiving Child Benefit for that child, and any of these apply:
- You are receiving one of these:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Based Employment Support Allowance
- Guarantee Element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit, without any entitlement to Working Tax Credit, and with an annual income below £15,575.
- Your main source of income is one of these:
- Incapacity Benefit
- State Pension
- Severe Disability Allowance
- Widowed Person’s Allowance.
- You are an asylum seeker receiving support under Section VI of the Asylum Act 1999.
How to apply
The clothing grant and free school meals form is combined. You will need to supply proof of Child Benefit with your application.
To apply, you can:
When to apply
You can apply up to one month before the beginning of each age group.
For children transferring to secondary school, you need to apply during the summer holidays before they transfer.