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Childcare, School and Education Grants

Free School Meals

You may be entitled to free school meals If you receive:

  • Income Support
  • Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance
  • Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) (income should not exceed £15,860)

  • Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (income should not exceed £6,420)

  • Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Find out more about Free School Meals and how to apply

Education Maintenance Allowance

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is an allowance worth up to £30 per week for eligible students who are planning to continue in full-time post-compulsory education.  The allowance is payable fortnightly in arrears during term time.  Payments will be made direct to the student’s account.

Find out more about Education Maintenance Allowance and how to apply

School Clothing Grant

The School Clothing Grant for the School Session 2011/2012 will be £50.

ELIGIBILITY

Grants are available for any child who will attend an Argyll and Bute Council school from AUGUST 2011 and whose parent(s) receive:

  • Income Support
  • Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Rebate
  • Working Tax Credit (income should not exceed £15,860)
  • Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (income should not exceed £6,420)

Find out more about the School Clothing Grant and how to apply

The Family Information Service

The Family Information Service can provide guidance about what help is available when paying for childcare.

Find out more information about the Family Information Service