31/07/2026
🎒📚 Pupils Are Back to School on Wednesday 12th August! 📚🎒
The new school year is just around the corner - and we know how fast kids grow! If uniforms, school shoes or PE kits aren’t quite fitting anymore, don’t worry, there’s support available to help ease the pressure on your family. Here’s where to start:
1️⃣ Visit Our Free Uniform Rails in the Community
Pop into Community Action Blackburn (based in the Blackburn Partnership Centre), Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group (Stoneyburn Workshops), Polbeth Community Hub, Community Cocoon at Letham Primary School (Craigshill). You’ll find quality uniform items, school shoes and more - all free of charge.
2️⃣ Ask Your School and Visit Our Free Uniform Rails
Many schools have a supply of pre-loved uniform items you can access for free. Look out for uniform rails too - these often include essentials like school trousers, jumpers, PE kit and footwear. We have set up uniform rails in 14 schools including: Bridgend PS, Dedridge PS, Our Lady of Lourdes (Blackburn), Longridge PS, St Joseph's (Whitburn), Bankton PS, Armadale Academy and James Young HS (Livingston).
3️⃣ Apply for Grants from the Council
Get help with school costs through the School Clothing Grant, Education Maintenance Allowance or Scottish child payment. Find out more:
👉 https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/mealsandclothing
👉 https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ema
👉 https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment
4️⃣ Get a Referral To Our Service Through Your School or a Professional
If you’re working with a Social Worker, Health Visitor, Housing Officer or another professional, they can refer you to us for help with uniform, shoes, PE kit and more.
Details here: 👉 https://schoolbank-westlothian.org/referrals/
We’re here to help every child feel confident and ready to learn from day one. You’re part of a supportive community and we’re with you every step of the way.
