FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND CLOTHING GRANT

Please use link below to apply for Clothing Grant and Free School Meals.

P1 – P4 parents should also apply if eligible.

Apply to Clothing Grant and Free School Meals

Clothing grant value

The rate for 2021 to 2022 is £120 per primary school child and £150 per secondary school child.

Change of circumstance

If you received a clothing grant last year, it’s important you tell us if your bank details or any of your circumstances have changed in the last 12 months. If you qualify for council tax reduction or housing benefit you’ll receive a separate letter for each child eligible for a clothing grant.

Qualifying benefits

Will I qualify? Clothing grant Free school meals
Employment and Support Allowance (Income related) Yes Yes
Income Support Yes Yes
Job Seekers Allowance (Income based) Yes Yes
Child Tax Credit only with a gross annual household income of less than £16,105 for 2020/21 Yes Yes
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with a gross annual household income of up to £7,500 for 2020/21 Yes Yes
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with a gross annual household income of below £16,105 but above £7,500 for 2020/21 Yes No
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Yes Yes
Housing benefit Yes No
Universal Credit – where your maximum monthly earned income from employment does not exceed £625 Yes Yes
Council tax reduction Yes` No