Mae’n gwbl annerbyniol bod rhai o’n pobl ifanc yn colli cyfleoedd oherwydd eu cefndir neu eu hamgylchiadau personol. Dylid annog pob dysgwr i anelu’n uchel, a’u cefnogi i gyflawni eu hamcanion. Dyna fwriad y Grant Datblygu Disgyblion a fe fydd y cyllid newydd hwn yn helpu i sicrhau hyn drwy fynd i’r afael â’r anfanteision mwy y mae dysgwyr yn eu hwynebu am nad ydynt mewn sefyllfa ariannol i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau allgyrsiol a chyfoethogi a gweithgareddau ar-ôl-ysgol. Dyna pam na fydd y cyllid hwn yn gyfyngedig i gynorthwyo â chost gwisg ysgol yn unig. Bydd yn helpu i godi uchelgais disgyblion a’u cyfoethogi’n ddiwylliannol, ac yn datblygu eu lles a’u gallu i oresgyn problemau. Bydd yn cyfrannu at:
It is simply unacceptable the some of our young people miss out on opportunities because of their personal circumstances and background.  All learners should be encouraged to aim high and be supported to achieve their goals. That is the aim of the PDG and this new funding will further support progress in this regard by helping address the greater disadvantage learners face simply by not being in a financial position to engage in extra-curricular; enrichment and after school activities. That is why this funding will not be limited to supporting the cost of school uniform; it will support greater aspiration, cultural enrichment, well-being and resilience by covering: