Applications for free school meals can be submitted at any time throughout the year
Applications for the Clothing Grants for Academic Year 2024/25 will open on 1st July 2024, and must be submitted by 31st March 2025.
Primary 1 to Primary 5
All children in primary 1 to 5 receive universal free school meals. You are not automatically entitled to meal payments during holidays, any additional payments or a clothing grant - you must meet the income-based eligibility criteria and apply for these via the link above.
Check the table below to see if you qualify:
Benefit | Clothing Grant | Free School Meals | Evidence Required |
---|---|---|---|
Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based) or Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) | Yes | Yes | Current letter of confirmation from Department Work & Pension |
Council Tax Rebate or Housing Benefit (25% Reduction For Single Occupancy is not included) | Yes | No | Written notification from Council |
Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £19,995) | No | Yes | Tax Credit Award Notice (TC602) |
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £9,552) | Yes | Yes | Tax Credit Award Notice (TC602) |
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 | No | Yes | Letter of confirmation |
Universal Credit * Monthly take home pay for period must be under £796 |
Yes | Yes | Decision Notice |
If your child is in Primary 1-5 and attending Ulva Primary or Iona Primary, please contact the Head Teacher to discuss the local arrangements, as no lunch is currently provided.