School Uniforms

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 19 September 2018.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 1:30, 19 September 2018

Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I note the comments in your recent statement about encouraging the parents and carers of eligible children to apply for pupil deprivation grant access funding for school uniform in particular. But I'm concerned that lots of those eligible for this are missing out. From my own personal experience locally, the way in which this information is communicated to parents is patchy and its effectiveness is variable. So, how is the Welsh Government encouraging councils and schools to promote this fund to students, particularly prior to the start of a new academic year?