School Uniform Vouchers

Is there an allowance for essential school uniform?

An allowance may be available for essential school uniform. In the most recent financial year, the essential uniform allowance was available only for a limited range of items.

Grants are considered only for children from the date they would start school under the County Council’s standard admissions policy and later when they move on to each stage of schooling.

The second part of the acceptance criteria is that the child/children named have to be starting or transferring to a new school.

A maximum of 2 vouchers per child will be supplied.  The value of the vouchers varies slightly depending on what the voucher is for and the age of the child/children concerned.  The vouchers can be exchanged for school uniform in approved stores. A list of the relevant names is supplied with the vouchers.

The scheme is subject to revision each year.

Applications for assistance should be addressed to the Education Welfare Service, Worcestershire County Council, County Buildings, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6RQ. For enquiries please contact 01562 757651\ 757652 \ 757653 and ask for clothing grants.

For a copy of the Children’s Services Charging and Remissions Policy please contact:

The Policy Officer – Quality Assurance, Worcestershire County Council, P.O. Box 73, Worcestershire, WR5 2YA.

To obtain a copy of the clothing application form please either email Jackie Davies or telephone 01562 757651 / 01562 757652 / 01562 757653