Government Provides Financial Support for School Essentials
Families can receive up to £150 to assist with each child's back-to-school expenses through a government bonus, announced by the Minister for Social Security.
This financial support is intended to help cover costs for uniforms, shoes, stationery, and other necessary items for children from reception through Year 11.
Eligible households will be granted £100 for each primary school child and £150 for each secondary school child as a lump sum payment during the summer holiday.
The means-tested bonus will be available to families with a combined income of up to £75,000 in 2025. Automatic payments will be made to households currently receiving Income Support.
Other families who meet the criteria can apply via an application form, according to the government.
Minister's Statement on Cost-of-Living Support
"I recognise the cost-of-living pressures many households are facing and it's important that we help where we can to ease any financial stress on families by ensuring children across the Island have the essentials they need for the new school year."
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, emphasized the importance of this assistance in light of current economic challenges.
Application Process and Further Information
Details on how to apply for the bonus will be announced during the summer school term.
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