A clothing grant is a discretionary grant given by the Local Authority toward the costs of clothing and footwear for children to attend school. The grant is a standard amount per child, although this amount may vary from year to year.
Who is entitled to a clothing grant?
If you are receiving either Income Support, income-based Job Seekers' allowance, Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit, and your income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue, is not higher than £15,575, or support under Part VI - Immigration & Asylum Act 1999, you can apply for a clothing grant for each child under the age of 16 attending school.
Can a child attending Nursery get a grant?
No. The earliest stage your child can get a grant is after he / she has enrolled for P1. The grant will not be paid earlier than the April of the year he / she starts P1.
How do I apply?
You can complete the form online, or you can simply ask for an application form which may be obtained from schools or from the Payments Section of the Council's Finance and I+CT Services Tel: 01343 563144 . One application is required for each child under school leaving age. Applications will only be accepted from September to June each year to avoid processing delays during school holidays.
How often can I apply?
You can only apply once per year for a grant.
How is the clothing grant paid?
The grant is paid directly by cheque to the parent or guardian who has signed the application form