Parents of children aged 4 and 5 are being encouraged to apply for support worth over £250 in June.
The School Age Payment is open to families who get tax credits or certain benefits. You can apply if your child was born between 1 March 2016 and 28 February 2017.
The one-off sum can be used for anything from a new pair of shoes to books or arts and crafts.
Parents who have delayed their child’s entry to school from 2020 to 2021 should still apply before 28 February 2022. If you apply after this time it will be too late.
However, if you would like help or advice, please contact our Financial Inclusion Team. You can use the contact details listed below.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION OFFICERS
Our Financial Inclusion Officers are here to give support to our tenants on a wide range of financial problems.