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

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

The Welsh Government provide funding for a Pupil Development Grant (Access) 2018/19 of £125 for pupils entering reception in a primary school, Year 7 in a secondary school or aged 4 or 11 in special schools, special needs resource bases or pupil referral units.

A Pupil Development Grant (Access) is to help purchase a school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for relevant children.

The School Uniform Grant for Years 8 – 11 (Local Education Authority) is £28.

Pupil Development Grant for pupils in Reception and Year 7 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.

School Uniform Grant Years 8 – 11 will only be available from Conwy County Borough Council for pupils who live with their parents/guardian 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*

(*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)

If you are a guardian of looked after children, you do not need to be in receipt of the income stated to receive a Pupil Development Grant (Access) for a child entering Reception or Year 7 and should visit the Education department at:

or 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 wish to apply, please complete the application form (PDF, 174Kb) and return to:

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 team or visit one of our offices with the Conwy County.

What happens to my information?

Conwy County Borough council collects your personal information to provide you with services relevant to your request.  This information will not be shared with any other third party unless the law requires us to do so.  For further information about how we handle personal information, please view our privacy policy at www.conwy.gov.uk/rbas/privacy.