Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Summary
Families in Barnsley might get up to £100 per child to help with the cost of school uniforms and supplies. The local council plans to spend £2.7 million on this voucher program, which needs approval at a meeting on July 9th. If approved, secondary school pupils would get £100 vouchers and primary school pupils would get £50 vouchers.Key Facts
- Barnsley Council plans to give vouchers to families for school uniforms and equipment.
- The council plans to spend £2.7 million on the voucher scheme.
- Secondary school pupils would receive £100 in vouchers.
- Primary school pupils would receive £50 in vouchers.
- Year 11 pupils would also get study materials and health information.
- The scheme aims to reduce financial pressure and improve school attendance.
- Vouchers would be available at local post offices.
- About 37,000 pupils are expected to benefit from the scheme.
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