Thousands of parents could be entitled to hundreds of pounds to help with school uniforms and equipment from this week. The Welsh Government is offering the money to eligible parents as part of its School Essentials Grant, which opened on Monday, July 3.
Previously known as the PDG Access Grant, the grant has been cut by £100 from last year. See more on the reaction to that decision here. It provides funding for costs associated with going to school, such as buying uniform, sports kit and equipment. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles announced the opening of the scheme on Monday, saying it would "help to reduce the financial burden placed on families when buying school uniform and equipment." It comes after Mr Miles said logos on uniforms should not be compulsory back in May, when the Welsh Government said schools needed to work to make uniforms cheaper for families.
There are a number of criteria you need to satisfy in order to be eligible for the grant, so here is everything you need to know about whether you qualify and how to apply. To get all the latest money-saving news straight to your inbox twice a week sign up here.
