Allowance to help with costs

Allowances are paid weekly, per child. This will help with children’s food, clothes and any activities children take part in. 

Essex County Council's allowances are:

• £188.37 for children aged 0 - 2
  
  • this is £23.37 more than Department for Education (DFE)'s recommended minimum
• £188.37 for children aged 3 - 4
  
  • this is £18.37 more than DFE's recommended minimum
• £214.69 for children aged 5 - 10
  
  • this is £27.69 more than DFE's recommended minimum
• £267.12 for children aged 11 - 15
  
  • this is £54.12 more than DFE's recommended minimum
• £284.20 for children aged 16+
  
  • this is £35.20 more than DFE's recommended minimum

These allowances are valid from Monday 1 April 2024.