Clothing grants are available to pupils who are transferring from primary to secondary school and whose parents are in receipt of one of the following benefits:

• income support
• income-based job seeker's allowance
• income-related employment and support allowance
• support under part VI of the immigration and asylum act 1999
• child tax credit with an income of less than £16,040 and not receiving working tax credit

• guarantee element of state pension credit.

A grant may also be available to other pupils in exceptional circumstances. These can only be authorised by a senior education social worker. If you think you may be eligible, please ask your child's school to put you in touch with the education social worker for the school, who will advise you.

Useful downloads Assistance with School Clothing and Shoes [60kb] Application form 2009   School clothing grants and vouchers - frequently asked questions How do I apply for a School Clothing Grant? Contacts The education office - Harrogate (general office) aandi.harrogate@northyorks.gov... Tel: 0845 0349467 Full details for The education office - Harrogate (general office)