Tower Hamlets council in East London is offering financial assistance to families to help cover the cost of school uniforms. With the cost of living crisis impacting many households, the council's 'universal payment' scheme will provide up to £150 per child for families with incomes up to £50,350.
Tens of thousands of children are expected to receive up to £150 in payments to cover the cost of their school uniform. Families in Tower Hamlets , East London can expect increased financial assistance this year as the cost of living crisis continues. Households with incomes of up to £50,350 will be eligible in the council's 'universal payment' scheme.
The rising cost of school uniforms has made buying them a big worry for a number of parents, with many allegedly turning to charities for support. Many schools are reportedly taking steps to reduce uniform costs but some still require 10 or more branded items per child. The council's mayor, Luftur Rahman said the area is 'blazing a trail' when it comes to supporting its residents. Councillor Saied Ahmed said: 'This council will always put residents first by protecting and investing further in frontline services. 'We are proud to put forward a balanced and resilient proposed budget that supports people of all ages, at a time when they need it the most.” These plans form part of the council's three-year budget which it's set aside to support vulnerable families. It's also committed to provide universal school meals for both primary and secondary school children - saving families £550 a year. RULES vary but generally you will qualify for a school uniform grant in England if you receive one of the following: Universal Credit You are likely to be asked to prove that you are legally responsible for the child by providing a recent copy of your bank statement confirming the payment of child benefit to your account. This comes as the government announced its new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill earlier this month. The legislation will ban schools from requiring parents to buy more than three branded items for children's uniforms. Under the Education Act 1990, local authorities have the power to provide financial help to parents on low incomes to assist them with buying school clothing for their children. This means parents face a postcode lottery - as each council chooses whether to offer support, who is eligible and what items they will pay for. The system is different in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, where councils are required to offer assistance. Then, to find out whether your local authority offers school uniform grants, the first step is to visit your council's website. There should be a section that tells you whether help is on offer, how much you might get, the criteria, and what you need to do to apply. Do I have any other options? But bear in mind they often have a limited amount of money to give and usually have specific criteria which must be met in order to get a grant.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS COST OF LIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL
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