The start of a new school year can mean new or additional costs, such as school uniforms, to food costs. Some children may require specialist equipment or support with travel to school. These expenses can place a significant strain on household budgets.
But help is available. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning after the summer break, this post highlights the financial support, practical resources, and inclusive services designed to ease the transition and ensure every child has what they need to feel confident and included:
- School uniforms: read about government guidance on school uniforms here. You can contact the school’s headteacher if you are finding it difficult to meet the costs of purchasing the school uniform, to see what support may be available. You can also contact your local council to find out if they offer support with school uniform costs.
- Free school meals: read about the current eligiblity to apply for free school meals here.
- Help with home to school transport: check eligiblity to apply for help with home to school transport on this page. You can also view our information leaflet about travel support for 16+ year olds.
- Help with childcare costs: use the Government’s Childcare Choices website to see what support you might be eligible for.
- Educational and sensory grants and equipment for children and young people with disabilities or long-term health conditions: See pages 10 to 12 of our charity eBook for:
- Government funded support for 16-19 year olds, and young people starting University
- Charities that may fund educational equipment
- Charities that may fund conductive education or tuition costs
- Charities that may fund sensory toys or equipment
- Charities that may loan sensory toys or equipment
You may also wish to use the grants search tool to explore other charities which may be able to support your family.
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