Christmas holiday voucher information

Who is eligible:

• Home-educated pupils
• Pupils attending independent schools in Salford
• Pupils attending special schools outside Salford

Voucher distribution (Reception to Year 11):

If you received vouchers for October 2024, you will automatically receive vouchers for the Christmas half-term. No new application is needed.

Vouchers will be distributed starting the week of (date):

• Most vouchers will be issued by your child’s school.
• Home-educated pupils: Voucher codes will be emailed or mailed.
• Pupils in special schools outside Salford: Voucher codes will be emailed or mailed.
• Independent/Independent Special Schools in Salford: If you do not want supermarket vouchers, Kosher vouchers can be collected from Broughton Hub. A confirmation letter will be sent.

New voucher applications:

If you did not receive vouchers for October 2024 and your child is home-educated or attends an independent school, you will be able to apply for Christmas half-term vouchers starting from (date).

The closing date for new applications is (date). Any applications received after this date will not be eligible for Christmas holiday vouchers.

Only use the application form if your child is home-educated or attends an independent or independent special school. Most schools in Salford are state-funded and not independent schools. Do not use the form if your child attends one of these schools.

New voucher application

Eligibility for vouchers: 

Families must receive one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit (guaranteed element)
• Child Tax Credit (income under £16,190 and not including any Working Tax Credit)
• Working Tax Credit run-on (four weeks after you stop qualifying)
• Universal Credit (if not working or with earnings under £616.67 in one payment period)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

For enquiries:

If vouchers are issued by the school your child attends, you will need to speak to the school directly, as we cannot assist with those enquiries.

For support (for example, digital access) or if your child is home-educated or attends an independent school, contact Spirit of Salford at 0800 952 1000 or use the voucher enquiry form.

Voucher enquiry form