Barnsley council set to give families £100 school uniform voucher
'Money in their pockets'
The scheme would be open to families living in the borough who pay council tax to Barnsley Council, even if pupils attend schools outside the town. The uniform vouchers would be available to collect from local post offices, the council said.Councillor Trevor Cave, cabinet spokesperson for children's services, said about 37,000 pupils would benefit from the scheme."We know that the start of a new school year can be a financially challenging time for families, which is why this practical support is so important, making sure that our families have more money in their pockets," he said."We're committed to removing barriers to education, so every child is supported to attend school every day with the opportunity to thrive, reach their full potential and be healthy, confident, and inspired to learn."
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