Consumer Economy Markets

Back-To-School Bonus Opens Jersey Wallets With Up To £150 Per Child

Jersey has unveiled a Back to School Bonus to help families cover uniforms, stationery and other school essentials.

Flavor News Editorial Desk 1 min read
A Jersey family preparing for the new school year with uniforms and supplies
A Jersey family preparing for the new school year with uniforms and supplies

Market impact

The program aims to ease school-cost pressures on Jersey households ahead of the new academic year, supporting local consumer spending.

Why it matters: The scheme provides targeted relief to families facing back-to-school costs, which can influence local retail demand for uniforms and school supplies.

Key numbers

  • £150 per secondary pupil
  • £100 per primary pupil
  • £75,000 income threshold
  • 31 July deadline
  • August payment

Watch next

  • Back to School Bonus uptake
  • Automatic payments for income support families
  • Impact on local school supply retailers
retail education services household goods Government of Jersey BBC Jersey M&S

Families in Jersey can now apply for the Back to School Bonus, a one-off payment designed to help cover uniforms, stationery and other essentials for children from reception through Year 11. The scheme offers up to £150 per eligible child, with £100 allocated for primary school pupils and £150 for secondary school pupils. The funding, announced in April, is available to parents who do not receive income support and have a combined household income of £75,000 or less.

The application deadline is Friday 31 July, and eligible payments are expected to reach bank accounts in August. The government noted that parents on income support will automatically receive the bonus in August and will not need to apply. The Government of Jersey said the fund had been designed to help families facing cost-of-living pressures.