Who is entitled to claim School Uniform Allowance?
What is the procedure for applying for School Uniform Allowance?
When will the School Uniform Allowance be paid?
Why are the School Uniform allowances for pupils of school leaving age not paid until September?
Can I receive a School Uniform Allowance for all my children?
If my partner or I are eligible for Working Tax Credit am I entitled to School Uniform Allowance for my children?
How much money will I be entitled to for School Uniform Allowance?
How is School Uniform Paid?
If my child goes to school in another Board what must I do?
The amount of money awarded for School Uniform is inadequate, as it does not cover the cost of the School Uniform?
Can more than one School Uniform Allowance be paid for a child during the same school year?
Who is entitled to claim School Uniform Allowance?
A pupil shall be entitled to school uniform/physical education clothing where:
- The parent/guardian is in receipt of Income Support or Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance, or if a pupil claims Income Support in their own name; or,
- the parents receive the Child Tax Credit; and are ineligible for the Working Tax Credit because they work less than 16 hours per week; and have an annual taxable income of £13,910 or less; or,
- he/she is the child of an asylum seeker supported by the Home Office National Asylum Support Service (NASS)
- the parent receives the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Pupils must be in attendance at Secondary/Grammar Schools or attend a Special School as a day pupil.
The Clothing Scheme does not apply to pupils in attendance at Primary/Nursery Schools.
Pupils attending Institutions of Further and Higher Education cannot be provided with an allowance for school uniform. Entitlement to an allowance for physical education clothing is currently under review and any applications received will be processed accordingly.
What is the procedure for applying for School Uniform Allowance?
An application form for school uniform allowance has to be completed by Parent/Guardian/Claimant and forwarded to the Board in which you reside. Guidance can be obtained from your Local Education Board.
When will the School Uniform Allowance be paid?
The allowance cannot be paid out until after school year commences i.e. 1 August.
Why are the School Uniform Allowances for pupils of school leaving age not paid until September?
Allowances for pupils of school leaving age cannot be paid out until verification has been received from the Principal confirming that the pupil has actually returned.
Can I receive a School Uniform Allowance for all my children?
You can apply for school uniform allowance for children attending Secondary, Grammar, Voluntary Grammar, Integrated Secondary and Special Schools . Allowance for physical education clothing for students doing P.E at Institutions of Further and Higher Education is currently under review and all applications will be processed accordingly. Children attending mainstream Primary and Nursery schools are NOT ENTITLED.
If my partner or I are eligible for Working Tax Credit am I entitled to Claim Free Meals/Uniform Grants for my children?
Parents who are eligible for Working Tax Credit are not entitled to receive school uniform allowance for their children.
How much money will I be entitled to for School Uniform Allowance?
Entitlement is as follows:
School Year 2005/2006 01 August 2005 - 31July 2006 |
Uniform allowance of £46.00 for pupils under 15 years of age on 01/08/05 |
Uniform allowance of £51.00 for pupils 15 years of age or over on 01/08/05 |
P.E allowance of £19.50 for all eligible pupils |
How is School Uniform Allowance paid?
The Boards pay the school uniform allowance directly to the claimant by cheque.
If my child goes to school in another Board what must I do?
Parents must always apply to the Boards area they reside in. If a child attends school in another Boards area, providing the parents are in receipt of the appropriate benefits school uniform allowance shall be paid by the Board in which you reside.
The amount of money awarded for School Uniform is inadequate, as it does not cover the cost of the School Uniform?
The school uniform/physical education clothing allowance is only a contribution towards the cost of school uniform.
Can more than one School Uniform Allowance be paid for a child during the same school year?
No, only one allowance per pupil can be paid during the school year.
