Parents are urged to check if they could be eligible for £200 of support to help towards the cost of school uniform.
Families struggling on low income could be entitled to the School Uniform grant, available from all councils in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and some in England.
Eligibility for the grant can vary from council to council and country to country, but generally, those who claim free school meals, claim benefits, or are on low incomes are most likely to qualify for the support.
This is the qualifying criteria for the school uniform grant in each nation of the UK.
Scotland
Every council in Scotland offers school uniform grants worth at least £120 for primary school children and £150 for secondary school children.
However, some councils can choose to pay more than this.
Most councils in Scotland will accept applications from July until the end of March.
For more information visit the Scottish Government website.
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