Funds and freebies: monthly highlights
Find a selection of the grants available to schools across a range of areas, and details of freebies you can access. Also learn about cost-of-living support available for your school and community.
Cost-of-living support
Support families to afford school uniform
Let parents/carers know where they can access cheaper uniforms and uniform grants.
Be clear on what your school needs to do to comply with the DfE's statutory guidance on the cost of school uniform, including making sure second-hand uniform is available, and how to review your school uniform policy.
Share these ideas with your school community The government’s cost-of-living payment is available for those receiving certain benefits or tax credits. Those who are eligible can get up to 3 different types of payment depending on their situation: A cost-of-living payment, for people receiving a qualifying low-income benefit or tax credits A disability cost-of-living payment, for people receiving a qualifying disability benefit A pensioner cost-of-living payment, for
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