White Polo shirt
Burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan
Charcoal or black trousers, pinafore dress or skirt
or burgundy jog bottoms
Black shoes
Summer
Burgundy or red gingham or striped dress with white socks
Charcoal or black shorts
PE Clothing – indoors
Pumps
Black or burgundy shorts
White T shirts
PE Clothing – Outdoors
Football boots, trainers
Black or burgundy shorts or sports skirt
Suitable PE top
Tracksuits may be worn outdoors
• Are your children in receipt of eFSM?
• Are your children in Year 1 or above?
• Have you been receiving payments in lieu of eFSM during the school holidays?
• Did you receive a School Essentials Grant (formerly known as Uniform Grant) between 1st July 2022 and 30th June 2023?
If you answer YES to ALL of the questions above, then you do not need to apply for a School Essential Grant this year, as the payments will be issued automatically by 30th July 2023. If you have not received the payment by 30th July 2023, please email freeschoolmeals@flintshire.gov.uk to advise the payment has not been received.
For new applications, we will be prioritising Reception and Year 7.
We have put together some frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) below.
Please read these carefully before applying.
You can apply for a School Essentials Grant for children starting the following years in September 2023:
Reception, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Looked after (foster care) children can qualify in any academic year.
In order to be eligible to apply, parents must already be in receipt of, or applying for Free School Meals (eFSM) based on the following income;
• Income Support,
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance,
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999,
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance,
• Child Tax Credit,
• provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and their annual income does not exceed £16,190,
• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit,
• Working Tax Credit ‘run-on’ – the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit.
• Universal credit(If earned income is included in the assessment of UC it must be less than £616.66)
The Funding is also available to all looked after children (Foster Care) of compulsory school age and pupils with no recourse to public funds.
For Enquires Email: FreeSchoolMeals@flintshire.gov.uk
You must complete an online form to apply for School Essentials grants.
