The Welsh Government is offering support with Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant, allowing children to focus on fun, not finance.
You may be able to access up to £200 to help cover the cost of school essentials, such as:
- school uniform, including coats and shoes
- school activities, including learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities
- classroom essentials, including pens, pencils and school bags
- specialist equipment for new curriculum activities such as design and technology
- IT equipment: laptops and tablets only (School Essentials should only be used in limited situations where a school is unable to loan equipment to the family)
- equipment for out-of-school hours trips such as outdoor learning (for example, waterproofs)
- non-uniform essential items such as clothing to support access and involvement in residential outdoor education
- uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to: scouts, guides, cadets, martial arts, sports, performing arts, or dance
Find out if you are eligible: https://www.gov.wales/school-essentials-grant-help-school-costs