Surrey Family Information Support
If you're responsible for a child, there is a range of financial assistance available depending on your family's circumstance. Some of the options are listed below and also visit Family finance where a whole range of support can be found.
Club4 holiday activity and food camps
Club4 is for children of school age who receive benefit-related free school meals. Part of the Marcus Rashford inspired Holiday Activity and Food programme to keep children busy over the school holidays. The scheme offers parents a helping hand by giving children the chance to stay active and engaged alongside others of the same age. They also receive a healthy meal each day and it's all completely free.
These camps are run by trained local providers all over the county, but places are limited however there are online activities to keep children entertained at home. To book a place at the next series of camps, or to look at what's available online visit Club4 holiday activities in Surrey.
School uniforms
We have a list of local services that can help with school uniform costs. The Family Information Service has a list of suggestions and services that can support in purchasing school uniforms. Visit the Paying for school uniforms web pages.
School meals
Pupils are eligible for free school meals if their parents receive one or more qualifying benefits. If you think your child may be entitled to free school meals, contact your school to apply.
Pupil Premium is additional funding that schools can claim, based on the number of pupils within the school who are eligible for free school meals.
Please see our School meals web pages for further information.
Funded early education and childcare
There are a number of different forms of funded early education and childcare available in Surrey for working parents and for eligible families receiving additional forms of support.
You can find a full list of the funding options available in Surrey, and how to apply, on our Help with childcare costs page.
The Government offer up to £2,000 a year of tax-free childcare to help lower costs. Visit Get Tax-Free Childcare (GOV.UK) to see if you are eligible.