Update - 22nd December 2020 - Parents/Carers of children eligible for a free school meal will receive an automatic payment to their bank account which will cover the period up until the 18th January 2021. This will include pupils in P1-P3 who are currently receiving payments through the holidays.
Parents/guardians of pupils entitled to a free school meal will automatically receive a cash payment into their bank account to cover holiday period, there is no need to apply for this. The same process is in place for children required to self-isolate as a result of trace and protect: a payment will be made to cover the cost of lunch during their period of absence.
This does not apply to children entitled to universal provision on P1-3.
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 £16,105) | No | Yes | Tax Credit Award Notice (TC602) |
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £7,330) | 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 £610 | Yes | Yes | Decision Notice |
Please note - since January 2015, all pupils in Primary 1-3 are entitled to a free school meal. Parents do not have to register for this; all pupils will receive this meal automatically.
If your child is in Primary 1-3 and attending Ulva Primary or Iona Primary, please contact the Head Teacher to discuss the local arrangements, as no lunch is currently provided.
How to apply
You can apply online: