Help & support

Free School Meals - Hull City Council
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You can apply for free school meals if your child attends a Hull school or sixth form on a full time basis (this includes Hull College 14-16 direct entry, academies and free schools) by registering on My School Portal and completing the online form. You must be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- income support
- income based jobseekers allowance
- income related employment and support allowance (ESA – IR)
- universal credit if the household is earning less than £7,400 per year
- asylum seekers (receiving support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999)
- the guaranteed element of state pension credit
- child tax credit (with an annual income of no more than £16,190 as assessed by the Inland Revenue) if also in receipt of working tax credit you will not be eligible
- working tax credit run on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for working tax credit

School Holidays
Hull City Council is offering supermarket vouchers for £15.00 p/w (i.e. £30 for 2 weeks for the Christmas Holiday period) to the family of every Hull child in receipt of Free School Meals. Schools will automatically notify parents through the WONDE system of how they claim their vouchers. Please note that the scheme is only intended to cover pupils who reside in Hull. Students in receipt of free school meals who reside outside of Hull are not eligible for these vouchers.
If you would like further information please contact: contactus@thekingswoodacademy.org

Household support - Hull City Council
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The Household Support Fund is available both to residents in private rented accommodation and in Council housing. This is usually in the form of small scale help with other immediate costs that are affecting your ability to pay your rent and avoid eviction (for example fuel vouchers).
However, residents cannot apply for this directly. To be eligible for help, a professional must make a referral on your behalf. For private renters this will usually be Citizens Advice (CA), because you have approached them with your overall situation. For Council tenants this will usually be your Tenancy Officer as they will be able to discuss your needs more widely.
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Winter fuel payments - .Gov
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Personal Independence Payment - .GOV
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Disability Living Allowance for children - Citizens Advice
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Carers Allowance - Citizens Advice
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Council Tax Reduction - Hull City Council
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Council Tax Reduction, also known as Council Tax Support, is a reduction you may be able to get on your Council Tax if you are on a low income.
We can provide you with information and advice on how to claim Council Tax Reduction.
Visit our page on Council Tax Reduction
Alternatively, Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support.
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Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) - Hull City Council
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Department for Work and Pensions
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PDSA
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Kingswood Hardship Fund
The Kingswood Hardship Fund is a discretionary source of financial help available to all registered full time school students. The aim of the Fund is to help students who have difficulties in paying for:
1. Curriculum trips, visits and year group residentials (up to 100% of the cost);
2. Uniform, shoes or sports kit;
3. Emergency travel expenses.
Payments from the Fund are discretionary and if awarded do not need to be repaid.
The school will consider requests for hardship funding from the following groups of students:
- Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guarantee element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
Please note that proof of benefit is required and must have been issued within the last six months. A student may be able to apply for hardship support at any time during the academic year. It may also be possible to apply more than once, but usually only where circumstances have not changed. Students cannot appeal a decision not to award a hardship grant as the headteacher’s decision is final.
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Travel
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All pupils who live in Hull and attend a school within the city, or their nearest school, will be entitled to a free bus pass if:
- They are aged under 8 years and live two or more miles from school (shortest safe walking route)
  They are aged 8 to 16 years and live three or more miles from school (shortest safe walking route)
Free bus passes will also be available to pupils from low-income families (i.e. those who qualify for free school meals or who are in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit) as follows:
- Pupils aged 8 to 11 years attending their nearest school which is two miles or more from home (shortest safe walking route)
  Pupils aged 11 to 16 years attending one of their three nearest schools which is between two and three miles from home (shortest safe walking route)
  Pupils attending the nearest suitable school preferred on the grounds of religion or belief where they live between two and 15 miles from that school
To apply for a free bus pass, please complete and return the application form by clicking here.
Concessionary Fares
Pupils not entitled to a free bus pass can take advantage of the concessionary fares scheme we run in partnership with the bus companies.
Secondary school concessions
We operate a scheme in conjunction with the bus companies to enable all children to travel for a reduced fare within the city boundary.
The scheme does not require the children to carry a pass to receive a reduced fare. The fares vary according to operator, and are subject to change without notice.
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Better Housing Better Health (BHBH)
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Better Housing Better Health (BHBH) is a not-for-profit service run by the National Energy Foundation, working to help residents living in or at risk of living in fuel poverty to access advice and support.
The service is free of charge and open to all residents experiencing issues with their home energy. As part of the service, they have a helpline that’s free to call where their team can give valuable tips on how to stay warm at home, provide free home energy visits, sign up those in need of additional support to the Priority Services Register and access grants for energy efficiency measures. We understand the physical and mental effects of living in a cold home, and we feel it’s more important than ever to ensure everyone is living in a warm and happy household.

Food & Solutions
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