Isle of Anglesey County Council

School and education


School Essentials Grant (formerly the Pupil Development Grant)

Children of eligible families can apply for a grant of £125 per learner, or £200 for learners entering Year 7.

Children of eligible families on lower incomes can apply for a grant of £125 per learner or £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school). 

Find out more about the School Essentials Grant

School meals

All primary schools in Anglesey offer free school meals. 

In secondary school, your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Child Tax Credit (as long as you don't also get Working Tax Credit and your annual income is £16,190 or less before tax)
  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit - your household earnings must be less than £7,400 a year after tax. This does not include any income from benefits
Find out more about school meals

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a payment for 16 to 18 year olds living in Wales, who want to continue their education after school leaving age.

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You can check if you are eligible and how to apply.

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