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Cost of Living Crisis<\/strong><\/h4>\n

At Gargieston Primary School and ECC we are aware of the current cost of living crisis, and the impact this may be having on our families.<\/p>\n

Recycle and Reused Uniforms<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would like to donate any uniform that\u00a0 your child no longer has use for but is in good condition and could be used by another family, please hand any items into the school office. All donations would be gratefully received.<\/p>\n

Items of school uniforms and lost property that has not been collected will be available at Parent’s Night.<\/p>\n

Pre-loved Halloween Costumes and Christmas Jumpers<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the run up to Halloween and Christmas, donations of pre-loved Halloween costumes and Christmas jumpers are gratefully received. If you have costumes or jumpers that are no longer in use, please hand them into the school office.<\/p>\n

Please ask a member of staff in the office for further information.<\/p>\n

Period Poverty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supplies are available in the upper school girls toilet, disabled toilet and visitor toilets for anyone who wishes to take them.<\/p>\n

Stay Period Protected \u2013 Community Provision<\/h6>\n

Residents can now receive free period products by filling out an online form at\u00a0https:\/\/eastayrshi.re\/FSP<\/a>\u00a0or alternatively, the products can be ordered by phone, 01563 554400.<\/p>\n

Further Information and Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Please see further advice and supports below.<\/p>\n

Free School Meals\/ Clothing Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information on how to apply for Free School Meals and clothing grants can be found below:\u00a0Free School Meals and Clothing Grants<\/a><\/p>\n

Financial Inclusion Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cost of living website and Financial Inclusion blog is available at:

http:\/\/gov.scot\/costoflivingsupport<\/a>\u00a0

Useful information for parents and carers can also be found at:
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Financial Information | Parent Health and Wellbeing Information Site (glowscotland.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Child Payment \u2013 Extended to children under 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Security Scotland have extended the age limit from under 6 years of age to under 16 year for Scottish Child Payment.<\/p>\n

New claims can be made from Monday 14th November 2022 for children who will now fall into this extended age range.<\/p>\n

Payment will also be increased for each child to \u00a325 per week.<\/p>\n

Please click the links below for further information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Child Payment Extended to Children Under 16<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Child Payment Information<\/a><\/p>\n

To apply please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/scottish-child-payment\/how-to-apply<\/a><\/p>\n

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Financial Support for Families and Young People<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following links provide details of the different supports available from East Ayrshire Council. This includes links to a variety of grants and information regarding employment services, public wifi, and how to access free sanitary products.<\/p>\n

East Ayrshire Money Services<\/a><\/p>\n

Best Start Grant School Age Payment<\/a><\/p>\n

Financial Inclusion Team<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n