School uniform help

In some special cases, we can help you pay for school uniforms.  

This might happen if: 

  • enforced re-housing and needing to move your child to a new school 
  • you and your child are staying in a refuge and your child had to move schools 
  • there was an emergency like a fire 

How to apply 

You’ll need:  

  • the details of a parent or guardian   
  • the details of child  
  • bank information  
  • supporting documents   

You’ll also need to provide different types of supporting documents depending on your situation. This could include evidence dated with the last 6 weeks such as: 

  • your bank account 
  •  letter from your education welfare officer or social worker or police officer 
  •  income support 
  •  job seekers allowance  
  • guaranteed pension credit (this financial year) 
  •  retirement pension (this financial year) 
  •  other income  

Make sure you have all the information you need before you start.  

You can add your evidence when you apply online.  

Apply for exceptional primary school uniform support  

Apply for exceptional secondary school uniform support  

What happens next   

You’ll be sent an email to confirm your application.  

If your application is approved, you’ll be contacted by us. 

Other help with school uniform costs 

You could try to find cheaper uniforms on:  

Other help you can get