Grants available to help families on low incomes buy school uniform and equipment
The Pupil Development Grant (PDG) grant provides financial assistance to families on low incomes for the purchase of:
- School uniform including coats and shoes;
- School sports kit including footwear;
- Uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to, scouts; guides; cadets; martial arts; sports; performing arts or dance;
- Equipment e.g. school bags and stationery;
- Specialist equipment where new curriculum activities begin such as design and technology; and
- Equipment for out of school hour’s trips such as outdoor learning e.g. waterproofs.
- IT equipment - laptops and tablets only. You will need to confirm that your child’s school cannot loan them a laptop/table for use at home.
Funding of up to £125 is available to each eligible child, with the exception of those in Year 7 who are entitled to £200.
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