Help with school uniforms

If you need help with school uniforms, support is available.

Help during term time

The following support is available during term time.

In the first instance, please contact your child’s school as they may be able to help.

All schools must make second-hand uniforms available to buy or swap.

Some schools also provide hardship funds for families to help with the costs of school uniform.

You can find out more about what schools must do to support children and parents at GOV.UK.

If your school is unable to support, The Children’s Storehouse may be able to assist.

You can contact them for support via:

The following support is available all year round (including during school holidays).

You can get help from our Best Start Family Hubs, which may be able to offer uniforms that have been donated.

You can apply for a loan from the Advanced Credit Union or start a savings account to cover the costs of school uniform in the future.

If the cost of school uniform is causing you to worry about money, please visit Here2Help - help with money and essentials to see what help is available. This includes: