Ayrshire families are being urged to sign up for a school clothing grant as a £500,000 programme ramps up in the north of the region.The school clothing grant will increase to £120 for primary school pupils and £150 for secondary school pupils – up £100 from last year.Applications are now open for the new term starting in August for eligible parents and carers who qualify for additional support.
North Ayrshire parents and carers looking to access more information on the school clothing grant and free school meals should visit the council's website.
East Ayrshire families click here to apply and South Ayrshire families should click here to apply. The school clothing grant increase ties in with a project in North Ayrshire to reduce the cost.
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