Applications for Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants for the new school year starting August 2023 can be submitted from 1st July 2023.
*Applications for the Clothing Grants for Academic Year 2023/24 must be submitted by 31st March 2024.
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 below.
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 £18,725) | No | Yes | Tax Credit Award Notice (TC602) |
| Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £8,717) | 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 £726 |
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.