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:
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The parent/guardian is in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or if a pupil claims Income Support in their own name; or,
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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 £16,040 or less; or,
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he/she is the child of an asylum seeker supported by the Home Office National Asylum Support Service (NASS)
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the parent receives the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
With effet from School Year 2009 / 2010 pupils in attendance at Primary / Secondary / Grammar Schools or attend a Special School as a day pupil are entitled to uniform allowance.
The Clothing Scheme does not apply to pupils in attendance at Nursery Schools / Nursery units or Reception Classes.
Pupils attending Institutions of Further and Higher Education and doing Physical Education as part of their curriculum studies cannot be provided with an allowance for school uniform they can only be provided with an allowance towards Physical Education Clothing.
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 Primary, 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 can be claimed. Children attending mainstream Nursery schools / Nursery Units or Receptioon Classes 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:
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School Year 2009/2010 01 August 2009 - 31 July 2010
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Mainstream Primary Allowance
Uniforma Allowance of £35.00 for mainstram primary Pupils (includes P.E allowance)
Post Primary and Special School Allowance
Uniform allowance of £50.00 for Post Primary and Special School pupils under 15 years of age on 01/08/2009
Uniform allowance of £55.00 for Post Primary and Special School pupils 15 years of age or over on 01/08/2009
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P.E allowance of £21.50 for all eligible pupils attending Post Primary and Special Schools
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How is School Uniform Allowance paid?
Some Boards pay the school uniform allowance directly to the claimant by cheque and others pay directly into bank accounts.
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.
