Free School Meals – Primary 6 & 7 Pupils
Free school meals have been extended to pupils in Primary 6 and 7 whose parent/guardian receives Scottish Child Payment for them.
If you receive a Scottish Child Payment for a child in primary 6 or 7 and don’t already receive free school meals for them, you can apply online at www.fife.gov.uk/schoolbenefits. Please upload evidence of your current Scottish Child Payment award along with your application. This should be an official letter from Social Security Scotland confirming your award.
FAQ’s
When does entitlement begin?
Monday 3rd March 2025
When does entitlement end?
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Do I need to re-apply each year?
Yes, a new application is required each academic year as long as the scheme continues.
When does the scheme end?
The end date is not known, but the expectation is that it will cease when the Scottish Government secure funding to extend universal free school meal entitlement to include all P6 & P7 pupils.
What evidence do I need to provide?
You must provide your most recent Social Security Scotland letter confirming that you receive Scottish Child Payment specifically for the P6/P7 child/children you are applying for.
How will I be notified if my application is successful?
If you are entitled to Free School Meals, we will notify your child’s school. If we require further information to support your application, we will contact you. If you are not entitled to receive Free School Meals, we will notify you of this by email or post.
We aim to process your application within 5 working days of receiving it. If you require an update on your application, you can contact us:
- Online: Contact Council Tax Enquiries online or
- Tel: 03451 55 11 55
How will you get in touch if you require additional information/evidence from me?
We will telephone you, email you from benctax@fife.gov.uk or write to you.
How will my child’s school be notified?
When we approve free school meals the school is automatically notified.
Will my P6/P7 be entitled to free milk?
No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to free milk.
Will I receive school holiday meal payments for my P6/P7?
No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to school holiday meal payments.
