Education Benefits and Support

Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
Depending on your income and circumstances, we can provide Free School Meals and payment towards the cost of school clothing and footwear (Clothing Grants) to the value of £165.00 per child/per year

For more information regarding the qualifying criteria and how to apply please visit our webpage and FAQ’s here.

Please be aware that pupils who turn 16 on or before 30th September of the relevant school year, will not be eligible for an award of clothing grant but should apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) instead.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
EMA is a weekly allowance of £30 during term time which is available to pupils aged 16-19 depending on their household income and circumstances.

For more information regarding the qualifying criteria and how to apply please visit our webpage and FAQ’s here.

Please Note - A new application form needs to be submitted each year, so pupils currently receiving EMA will need to re-apply if they are returning to school after the summer holidays.