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  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    edited 19 August 2009 at 10:32PM
    well, i've been working on the switchboard of the city council, and people who call for help witrh uniforms are directed to Social Services, dealt with by the county council.

    i'll see if i can find some links.

    edit - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevelopment/SchoolLife/DG_4016078

    http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=2&LGIL=0&ServiceName=Apply+for+help+with+school+clothing+costs
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
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  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Evening all!

    I agree with Lou about how to eat a jaffa cake, you keep the orangey bit till last cos it's nicest!

    And I'd be up for cheering you on in Manchester, if you wanted me to.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • LouiseJ
    LouiseJ Posts: 11,156 Forumite
    sammy115 wrote: »
    that sounds quite rude....:eek:

    what do you need for the pe kit...spud

    :rotfl::rotfl:

    what do you do with your plums then Sammy??
    But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Does the school have a second hand uniform thing, maybe you could get stuff from there? My school brought in logo'd stuff just as I was leaving, it was in the middle of a council estate and one of the most deprived catchment areas in the town, god knows how people were supposed to afford it all.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    I had totally forgotten about help with uniform costs.....I used to get them when I went to school....
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    I agree Sammy, I think schools that make compulsory uniform are out of order. I wonder how many parents can truely afford to throw money away on it when a cheaper option would be just as good. Do they have any funds available for families who can't afford Spud?

    I havent a clue Sal. Both me and DH feel really stressed (and embarrassed) that we're struggling :o

    He's barely slept today, and was up really early to try work things out. I've bitten my nails, and picked the skin till I can barely move my fingers - how i deal with stress :o
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    LouiseJ wrote: »
    :rotfl::rotfl:

    what do you do with your plums then Sammy??

    Not my plums....:rotfl:
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    i think they don't really shout about it, Sammy... so people do forget!
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
    DFW Long Hauler Supporter No 150


  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    check my links Spud!
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
    DFW Long Hauler Supporter No 150


  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    The wind is getting up here. May have toshut window and put ceiling fan on as doors are rattling.
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