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 per child

Do you qualify?

To qualify, your annual household income must be £50,350 or less.

You will need to provide the last two 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 until 30 November.

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.