Consultation
Stakeholder consultation on a proposal for GAET to join with DAT has now closed.

The GAET board thanks all stakeholders for their submissions to the consultation. All questions which have been submitted will be responded to either individually or as part of FAQ. You are thanked for your patience whilst we undertake the responses to all consultation submissions. We will update you further in due course.

Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund is a grant provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help low income households with the rising cost of living.  This includes energy,...
Written by michaelholly, 20th September 2023

The Household Support Fund is a grant provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help low income households with the rising cost of living.  This includes energy, water, food and help with wider essential costs. 

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/householdsupportfund

Here is the support we are providing: 

  • Support to families with children who are eligible for free school meals – £15.50 for each week of the school holidays per eligible child
  • Support to families who meet the eligibility criteria for 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds – £15.50 for each week of the school holidays per eligible child
  • Support to care leavers – £201.50   
  • Support to students at Tameside College and Ashton Sixth Form College who are eligible for additional financial support through College – £15.50 for each week of the school holidays per eligible student