Get help with school costs

The Welsh Government is offering support with Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant.

All children in primary school are now entitled to a free school meal.

You could get up to £200 for School Essentials for your child and extra funding for their school.

If you receive certain benefits your child may be eligible for Free School Meals and other support.

Check your child’s eligibility and claim what’s yours

All children in primary school can now enjoy free school meals.

Even if your child is receiving Universal Primary Free School Meals, you still need to check eligibility to access the School Essentials Grant.

Find out more about Universal Primary Free School Meals.

Your child could be eligible for financial help of up to £200 for:

school uniform, including coats and footwear
school activities: this could include learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities
classroom essentials: this could include pens, pencils and school bags

Find out if you can get help with School Essentials.

If you receive certain benefits or if your financial circumstances have changed recently, check your eligibility for Free School Meals, the School Essentials Grant and extra funding for your school.

Even if your child is receiving Universal Primary Free School Meals, you still need to check your eligibility for other support, such as the School Essentials Grant and extra funding for your school.

Check if your child is eligible for Free School Meals.

When you register for Free School Meals, your school could get additional funding.

Find out more about the extra funding available for your school through the Pupil Development Grant.