PDG Access Grant (School Uniform Grant)
PDG Access Grant
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Welsh Government has introduced a PDG Access Grant. The purpose of which is to provide grant assistance to families on low incomes for the purchase of:
- School uniform including coats and shoes;
- School sports kit including footwear;
- Uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to, scouts; guides; cadets; martial arts; sports; performing arts or dance;
- Equipment e.g. school bags and stationery;
- Specialist equipment where new curriculum activities begin such as design and technology; and
- Equipment for out of school hour’s trips such as outdoor learning e.g. waterproofs.
- Laptops or tablets
Who is eligible?
For academic year 2021/2022, funding is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals entering:
- Reception in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 1 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 2 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 3 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 4 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 5 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 6 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 7 in September 2021 at a rate of £200
- Year 8 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 9 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 10 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- Year 11 in September 2021 at a rate of £125
- For learners in a special school, special needs resource base or pupil referral unit and are aged 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15
- Funding for looked-after children is available in every school year. Please apply to Local Authority where child attends school.
Only one claim per school year is permitted.
School Operations January 2022
Dear all,
There is a fast changing situation with regard to the Omicron variation.
Please find attached a letter from the Education Minister for Wales to all Headteachers.
Our Director of Education, Mr A Thomas, will write to all parents in January to provide an update on the situation.