Families in Barnsley could quickly get £ 100 per youngster to assist faculty uniforms and tools prices.
The council plans to spend £ 2.7M on time on the voucher plan for the following educational yr. If the thought is permitted, the scholars within the secondary faculty will obtain the same voucher of £ 100 every, with £ 50 main faculty college students.
In the yr 11, a assist pack for college students will even be offered details about examine materials and their well being and good.
On July 9, the council's cupboard assembly is because of contemplating the plan, stating that the households had to assist take away obstacles within the faculty's presence whereas saving cash.
The scheme shall be open to the households residing in Boro who pay the council tax to the Barnsley Council, even when the disciples go to colleges exterior town.
The council mentioned that uniform vouchers can be accessible to gather from native put up places of work.
For the companies of the kids, Cabinet spokesman Councilor Trever Cave mentioned that about 37,000 college students will profit from the scheme.
“We know that the beginning of a new school year can be an economically challenging time for families, which is why this practical support is so important, ensuring that our families have more money in their pockets,” he mentioned.
“We are committed to removing obstacles for education, so every child is supported to go to school every day to go to school, which is reaching his entire ability and healthy, full of confidence, and inspired to learn.”
With inputs from BBC