Grant News

The Welsh Government has announced that the School Essentials Grant is now open to support families for the next school year. The grant provides £125 per learner and £200 for learners entering year 7.  The grant can be used to buy school uniforms, sports kits, and other essential school items.

To be eligible, children must be in reception to year 11, and their families must be on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits. All looked after children qualify for the grant, whether they receive free school meals or not. Learners who receive free school meals due to transitional protection arrangements do not qualify.

Families can only claim once per child, per school year. 

It is estimated that around 98,000 children and young people are eligible for the School Essentials Grant. The Welsh Government encourages people to find out if they are eligible for this support to help them buy essential school items for their child.

The application deadline is the 31st May 2025.