Parents of children heading back to school are being urged to make sure they apply for clothing grants.


Renfrewshire pupils are now entitled to a £100 grant if they meet the criteria.


Applications can be made whether parents have already bought their school uniform or have yet to buy one.


Anyone who has received a clothing grant in the past won’t need to do anything and will automatically receive £100 per eligible child for the 2018/19 school term.


Councillor Jim Paterson, Renfrewshire’s education and children’s services convener, has welcomed the increase in the grant payment.


He said: “Ensuring parents have the right resources to send their child to school is vital. Now the school clothing grant has been increased to £100 per eligible child, this will help many parents as they prepare to send their child to school.


“We also offer parents on low incomes support through the Cost of the School Day fund, which is available through each school. Speak to your headteacher to find out more.”


Those who have never applied for a grant can visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/schools to download a clothing grant application under the Information for Parents section.


Parents are also advised to apply for free school meals if their child is in primary four or upwards, as well as help with transport if they live more than one mile from their primary school or two miles from their secondary school.