Don’t miss out on school clothing grants
Parents are encouraged to apply ahead of new term
04.08.2018 Parents of children heading back to school are being urged to make sure they apply for school clothing grants.
Renfrewshire pupils are now entitled to £100 school clothing grant if they meet the criteria.
Clothing grant applications can be made whether parents have already bought their school uniform or have yet to buy one.
Parents who have received a clothing grant in the past won’t need to do anything and will automatically receive £100 per eligible child for the 2018/ 19 school term.
This has been increased from £ 55 per eligible child last year and it’s something every parent should look in to.
Councillor Jim Paterson, Education and Children’s Services convener for Renfrewshire Council, welcomed the increase in the grant.
He said: “Ensuring parents have the right resources to send their child to school is vital.
“Now that the school clothing grant has been increased to £100 per eligible child, this will help many parents as they prepare to send their child to school.
“We also offer parents on low incomes support through the Cost of the School Day fund, which is available through each child’s school.
“Speak to your headteacher to find out more about accessing this fund.”
The council checklist for parents suggests you should:
Apply for free school meals (if child is in P4 and upwards)
Apply for transport (if more than one mile from primary school or two miles from secondary school)
Encourage those aged 16 and above to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance if they are staying on at school
Ask their school about breakfast clubs
Seek further information from the school’s handbook or website
Sign up for the schools and nurseries e-alerts at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk/e-alerts