One-off payments worth up to £225 for thousands of parents to help cover school uniform costs – can you get one?

Struggling families could get up to £225 to help out with the cost of their kids uniform when pupils return to school. 

The cost of living is putting pressure on parents, with uniforms in 2023 costing an average £96.24 per child

But for those on low income, some local authorities do offer grants and support to those finding this extra costs difficult to cover. 

How much you get, wll vary depending on where you live...