School clothing grants

What is a School Clothing Grant?

A school clothing grant helps with the cost of school uniform for children starting reception year or transferring to secondary school.

How much is the grant?

• Reception Year: £50.00 per child
• Secondary School year 7: £150.00 per child

Do you qualify?

To qualify, your annual household income must be £50,350.00 or less.

You will need to provide the last 2 months of payslips for both you and your partner.

When should you apply?

If your child is aged 4 and starting reception or aged 11 and changing from primary to secondary school.

You can apply as soon as you are notified of your child’s school placement until 30 September that year.

How to apply

Make sure you upload a copy of your bank statement and proof of income if you or your partner are not receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

Apply for a school clothing grant

Payment Information

All school clothing grants are paid into a bank or building society account in your name.

Payments can only be made if you provide a bank statement dated within the last 3 months.

The bank statement must show:

1. Your name
2. Address
3. Account number
4. Sort code

For more information contact our Benefits Contact Centre on 020 7364 5000