Allowance to help with costs

Allowance to help with costs

Allowances are paid weekly, per child. This will help with children’s food, clothes and any activities children take part in. 

Essex County Council's allowances are:

  • £188.37 for children aged 0 - 2
    • this is £23.37 more than Department for Education (DFE)'s recommended minimum
  • £188.37 for children aged 3 - 4
    • this is £18.37 more than DFE's recommended minimum
  • £214.69 for children aged 5 - 10
    • this is £27.69 more than DFE's recommended minimum
  • £267.12 for children aged 11 - 15
    • this is £54.12 more than DFE's recommended minimum
  • £284.20 for children aged 16+
    • this is £35.20 more than DFE's recommended minimum

These allowances are valid from Monday 1 April 2024.

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