Apply online for the School Essentials Grant for a Looked After Child

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  • Before you begin

    You should only use this form if you are applying for the School Essentials Grant for a Looked After Child (LAC). Applications for pupils who are not LAC will be disregarded.

    You can use this form to apply for the School Essentials Grant for one LAC at a time. If you would like to apply for a grant for more children, please complete the form as many times as required.

    You must have a bank account to receive a school uniform and equipment grant.


  • Looked After Child (LAC)
    The pupil you are applying for must be in the care of either Denbighshire County Council or another local authority, and either:
    • living with foster parents
    • living in a residential children's home
    • living in other residential settings like schools or secure units
    • living with a parent, other relative or connected person and subject to a care order
  • Are you applying for the School Essentials Grant for a Looked After Child (LAC)?