THE Welsh Government is urging parents not miss out on free school essentials.
Children of families on lower incomes who receive certain benefits, those seeking asylum and children in care can claim £125 per year to help with school costs.
Because of the extra cost families might face when their children start secondary school, £200 is available for eligible pupils going into year 7. It could also mean extra funding for your school.
There’s still time to check eligibility and apply for this year’s funding now before applications close on May 31. People can check their children's eligibility at https://bit.ly/3Uz7JYB.
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You can apply every year for each of your children.
Pupils from all kinds of education settings are eligible as long as they are aged 5-16. This applies to pupils in all schools and settings, including special schools and pupil referral units.
The grant can be used to pay for:
- School uniform, including coats and shoes.
- School activities, like learning a musical instrument, sports kit and equipment for after school activities.
- Classroom essentials, like pens, pencils and bags.
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