Increase the school uniform grant to at least £120 for primary and £150 for secondary
Last updated 3 years ago
SNP Manifesto 2021, p.113If re-elected we will review the real cost of school uniforms for less well-off families, increasing the [school uniform] grant to at least £120 in primary school and £150 in secondary school and ensure it increases each year with inflation…
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Status
This pledge is fulfilled. The Scottish Government announced corresponding increases in school uniform grants in July 2021.
“Help with school clothing costs” (Scottish Government, 5th July 2021)
Clothing grants (mygov.scot)
Other pledges
The SNP manifesto also included pledges to review the cost of uniforms, automate the provision of these grants and develop statutory guidance on school uniform policies.