At Dalreoch Primary School we are committed to doing everything we can to reduce costs and remove barriers to participation in education for all children. We seek to reduce the cost of the school day to support children and families ensure that all are included and fully involved in school life. Our Cost of the School Day action plan for 2022-2023 will help us to achieve this goal:
The links below can provide help for families with uniform costs. In addition, we have a small stock of uniform in school and are always happy to assist families who may need help with uniform. Contact Mrs Bean or Mrs Gilchrist through the school office for confidential help and support with school uniform.
The links below can provide help for families who are struggling to provide healthy lunches and snacks. We also have a supply in school of cereal bars and fruit, and children are encouraged to access this if they have no snack with them and are hungry.
The Scottish Government offer 5 Family Payments which may help your family with the cost of living. To find out if you are eligible, click on the links below.
West Dunbartonshire Working 4U service offers support with benefits, money and debt issues. They have a number of services available to support people looking for apprenticeships or employment.
You can find more advice on coping with increasing energy bills, managing rent, support for families, health and wellbeing and benefits and one-off payments and more at gov.scot/costoflivingsupport
The Citizens Advice Money Talk team can help you to maximise your income by providing free money and debt advice. Their virtual assistant is available 24/7 to help you work through issues, signpost you to resources or organise a callback with an adviser.