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.