Applications for School Essential Grant 2025/2026 will open on 01/07/2025  and will close on 31/05/2026. Applications will be available online.  

The School Essentials Grant is available to children and young people eligible for free school meals (eFSM), Looked After Children (LAC), and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in year groups Reception to Year 11.

Funding of £125 is available for each eligible learner with the exception of those in Year 7 who will be entitled to £200.

The School Essentials Grant can help cover the costs of:

• school uniform, including coats and shoes
• school activities, including learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities
• classroom essentials, including pens, pencils and school bags
• specialist equipment for new curriculum activities such as design and technology
• IT equipment: laptops and tablets only (School Essentials should only be used in limited situations where a school is unable to loan equipment to the family)
• equipment for out-of-school hours trips such as outdoor learning (for example, waterproofs)
• non-uniform essential items such as clothing to support access and involvement in residential outdoor education
• uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to: scouts, guides, cadets, martial arts, sports, performing arts, or dance

Eligibility

You can apply for the School Essentials Grant if you receive any of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Child Tax Credit – As long as your annual income is £16,190 or less before tax and you don’t receive Working Tax Credit
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit – Your household earnings must be less than £7,400 a year after tax. This does not include any income from benefits
• Help under Immigration and Asylum Seekers Act 1999

You may be eligible if you have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Pupils who receive free school meals due to transitional protection or Universal FSM do not qualify for this funding.

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Get help with school essentials – Neath Port Talbot Council

We are excited to announce that advanced booking for our Outdoor Adventure Camp is opening exclusively to all NPT schools at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 17th June.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pass-margam-outdoor-adventure-activity-camp-2025-tickets-1411638612089?aff=oddtdtcreator

This early access is a special opportunity for NPT school families to secure their spots before we go live to the public.

Public bookings will open via our social media channels at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 18th June.

Keeping Your Child Safe at School
A Guide for Parents and Carers

What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding means making sure your child is safe, happy, and well cared for at school. We want to protect your child from harm and help them learn and grow in a safe place.

What is Child Protection?
Child protection is part of safeguarding. It means taking action if we think a child might be in danger or being hurt.

Our School’s Promise

• We work hard to keep every child safe.
• All our staff know how to look after children properly.
• We listen carefully if a child or parent tells us something important about safety.
• We follow the law and rules about protecting children.

How We Keep Your Child Safe

• We check that all staff are safe to work with children.
• We teach children about staying safe, including online safety.
• We watch out for signs if a child is upset or needs help.
• We talk to parents and carers if we have any worries.
• We have a special person called the Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) who makes sure all safety rules are followed.

What Should You Do?

• Talk to your child about their day and how they feel.
• Let us know if you are worried about your child or another child.
• Tell us if your child has any health or safety needs.
• If you have concerns about a child’s safety, speak to the school’s DSL.

Who to Contact

• Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP): Mrs N Morgan
• Deputy DSP: Mrs A Smart & Mrs E Challenger
• School Office: 01639 813112
• For urgent concerns, you can also contact Neath Port Talbot Children’s Services: 01639 686802

Remember:
Keeping children safe is everyone’s job. We want your child to feel safe, happy, and loved at school.

Important Update: Breakfast Club and Junior Compound Procedures

A reminder that Breakfast Club runs from 8:10 am, and the doors will close promptly at 8:30 am. Please ensure your child arrives on time.

After the half-term break, all pupils in Years 3 to 6 will go straight from Breakfast Club into the junior compound. This is to help ensure the health and safety of all pupils.

Please also note that all pupils in Year 4 and below must be accompanied by an adult when arriving at school, including for Breakfast Club.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.