Argyll and Bute Council is inviting parents to find out whether or not they are eligible for a school clothing grant and/or free school meals for their child.
All pupils in P1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are currently entitled to a free school meal as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to roll out free school meals to all primary pupils.
Until such times as all primary pupils have access to a free meal, parents can get a meal for their child during term time if they receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
School clothing grants are also available for parents who get specific benefits. To qualify for a clothing grant, parents must be in receipt of at least one of the following:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Council Tax or Housing Benefit
- Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
For further information, and to apply for either of these grants, visit www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/education-and-learning/childcare-school-and-education-grants-0