Thousands to get universal school uniform grant
Summary
Around 7,000 families in east London will get help from a grant that provides £150 for school uniforms. This grant supports children starting primary or secondary school whose families earn less than £50,350 a year. The idea is to make school uniform costs less of a burden for these families.Key Facts
- About 7,000 families in east London will benefit from a school uniform grant.
- The grant gives £150 for children starting primary or secondary school.
- Families with a household income of £50,350 or less can receive this grant.
- The grant aims to ease the cost of school uniforms for families.
- The government's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill will limit the number of branded uniform items required by schools.
- Tower Hamlets Council announced this grant to support children entering school.
- The City of London and Westminster City Council also offer financial help to low-income families.
- The government proposes capping branded uniform items to three for primary and four for secondary schools.
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