social fund loans

looby75

CIS wrote:

Remember that there is no legal requirement that a person wear a school uniform or buy one from a schools designated supplier, theres nothing stopping you from buying alternatives elsewhere and probably saving a lot on the £13 .

Are you sure about that? There have been numerous children excluded from my dd's school for repeatedly not wearing incorrect uniform.

We constantly get letters about what the acceptable uniform is. They are VERY strict about it.

looby75

Oh I took all your advice and phoned my local dss. I was told that they couldn't tell me over the phone if it was likely that I would be accepted for a new loan, but that it is possible to get one.

The lady I spoke to strongly suggested (lol) that if I do apply to ask for an amount no more than £300 So fingers crossed.

In the mean time I've been able to borrow a small fridge (caravan size, no freezer) from my il's that will tide me over until I can sort something out.

Thanks for all you advice