What is Pupil Development Grant (PDG)?
The PDG is made available by the Welsh Government to improve outcomes for learners eligible for free schools meals (eFSM), eligible learners in Early Years settings where Foundation Phase is delivered and children who are looked after by the local authority. It is intended to overcome the additional barriers that prevent learners from disadvantaged backgrounds achieving their full potential. Please click on the link below to view our current PDG plan.
Central Primary School PDG Strategy Statement 2024 2025
Pupil Development Grant – Access
Learners currently eligible for free school meals can apply for the grant of £125 per learner, and £200 for those learners entering year 7, recognising the increased costs associated with starting secondary school.
All school years are now eligible.
Families who are eligible for free school meals can submit a claim if they have a child in:
- primary school from reception to year 6
- secondary school from year 7 to year 11
All looked after children qualify for the grant, whether they receive free school meals or not.
Families are only entitled to claim once per child, per school year.
The 2022 to 2023 scheme is open. To apply for this grant please contact your local authority.
Get £125 to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child, including:
- School uniform including coats and shoes;
- School sports kit including footwear;
- Uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to, scouts; guides; cadets; martial arts; sports; performing arts or dance;
- Equipment e.g. school bags and stationery;
- Specialist equipment where new curriculum activities begin such as design and technology; and
- Equipment for out of school hour’s trips such as outdoor learning e.g. waterproofs.
Please note: IT equipment, such as mobile phones and iPads, are excluded from this funding.