School Uniform Grant / Pupil Development Grant (Access) in Conwy County Borough Council

Who qualifies for a School Uniform Grant/Pupil Development Grant (Access) in Conwy County and what is the criteria?

The Welsh Government provide funding for a Pupil Development Grant (Access) and the rates for  2019/20 and 2020/21 are as follows:

• £125 for pupils entering Reception in a Primary School
• £125 for pupils in Year 3 in a Primary School
• £200 for pupils in Year 7 in a Secondary School
• £125 for pupils in Year 10 in a Secondary School

Pupils aged 4, 7, 11 and 14 in special schools special needs resource bases or pupil referral units.

A Pupil Development Grant (Access) is to help purchase a school uniform and sports kit, equipment for out of school hours trips, including outdoor learning ad equipment for activities within the curriculum, such as design and technology.

Pupil Development Grant for pupils in Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 10 will be available from Conwy County Borough Council for parents/guardians whose children attend a school within Conwy County Borough and receive anything from the list below.

• Income Support*
• Job Seekers Allowance Income Based*
• Employment Support Allowance Income Based*
• Child Tax Credit provided that you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household income, as assessed by HMRC that does not exceed £16,190.
• Working Tax Credit ‘run on’ – the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• State Pension Credit Guaranteed Element
• Universal Credit with a net earnings limit of £7,400 April, 2019/April 2020*

(*Pupils who receive Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance Income Based, Employment Support Allowance Income Related or Universal Credit in their own right are also eligible)

Pupil Development Grant (Access) is available for looked after children in every school year directly from the Education Department. Please apply in writing directly to:

Grants will be paid by BACS transfer to your bank account or by cheque payment and they may be payable in respect of more than one child.

How to apply

If you require a paper form, or any help in completing the form; or have any other questions, you can contact a member of the Benefit Team on telephone number 01492 576491.

Education Benefits Information for Parents and Guardians (PDF)

What happens to my information?

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