The Department of Social Protection have announced the extension of the Free Education Scheme this week.
The school will provide the free books on loan. You must return the books at the end of the school year, or if your child leaves the school. If you must buy additional items for your child, the school will let you know. While the scheme includes eBooks, it does not cover digital devices. What other financial help is there for children in education? There are a number of measures in place aiming to ease the financial pressure for parents with children in education, including the Back To School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.
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