Get financial support if you have children at school.
School Essentials Grant
If you receive certain benefits, you could get help towards the cost of uniform and school supplies for your child.
You will be entitled to a payment of £125 if your child:
- attends a maintained primary school
- attends a maintained secondary school, or
- is aged between 4 to 15 and attends a special school, special needs resource base, or pupil referral unit.
If your child is starting year 7, you will get £200.
The grant is also available to any looked after child that attends a Cardiff school.
Free school meals
Primary and secondary school pupils can get free school meals if their family gets certain benefits.
Free school transport
Primary and secondary pupils can get free transport to school if you live a certain distance away from school.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If you are on a low income and your child is aged 16 to 18 and is still in education, they may be eligible for EMA. This payment will be made directly to your child to help towards school costs.
Find out if your child is eligible for
EMA.
Educational Trusts’ Forum
The Educational Trusts’ Forum is a charity that provides grants to families who are experiencing difficulties and may be struggling to cover school costs.