School uniform and equipment grant (Pupil Development Grant)

If your child is in reception, year 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 or 11 and you receive a qualifying benefit, you may be entitled to a grant of £125.00 towards the cost of their school uniform, sports kit and equipment such as laptops or tablets.

If your child is in year 7 and you receive a qualifying benefit, you may be entitled to a grant of £200.00 towards the cost of their school uniform, sports kit and equipment such as laptops or tablets.

A grant can also be provided for a looked after child attending any school year without the parent, guardian or carer receiving a qualifying benefit.

Qualifying benefits

You will only qualify for a school uniform and equipment grant if you receive at least one of the following:

• income support

• income based job seekers allowance

• income related employment and support allowance

• child tax credit (but not working tax credit) with an annual income below £16,190 (April 2011)

• pension credit (guaranteed credit)

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• Universal Credit and your yearly net earnings must be no more than £7,400.

You cannot receive a school uniform and equipment grant if you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit.

How to apply for a school uniform and equipment grant

You can only apply for a school uniform and equipment grant from the local authority of where your child goes to school.

If your child goes to a school in Denbighshire, you can apply online for a  grant.