The summer holidays haven't even started yet, but if you're already worried about the cost of sending the kids back to school, then we explain what help is available. You could get up to £200 toward school uniform costs if you're on a low income, claiming benefits or receiving free school meals . School uniform grants are provided by all councils in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and some in England. It isn’t a statutory requirement in England, which means councils don’t have to offer