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If you qualify for free school meals based on low income then you will also qualify for the \u00a3160 Family Pandemic Payment.<\/strong>\u00a0 This payment will be made by 20th<\/sup> December for those already qualifying or register before 30th<\/sup> November 2021.\u00a0 New claims registered after 30th<\/sup> November but before the end of term will be paid by the end of January 2022.<\/p>\n In 2022, 4 equal payments of \u00a3130 will be made at Easter, Summer, October and Christmas. The payments will be made in line with the start of the school holidays.<\/p>\n You can’t get these payments if your child is in early learning and childcare (nursery). The Scottish Child Payment<\/a> is available for children under the age of 6.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visit website \u2013<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk\/CouncilAndGovernment\/Coronavirus\/Family-pandemic-payment.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Or contact Julie our Financial Inclusion Officer for assistance.<\/p>\n Julie McCall<\/p>\n Tel:<\/strong> 07584 490 511<\/p>\n Email:<\/strong> julie.mccall@east-ayrshire.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you qualify for free school meals based on low income then you will also qualify for the \u00a3160 Family Pandemic Payment.\u00a0 This payment will be made by 20th December for those already qualifying or register before 30th November … Continue reading