Free School Meals \u2013 Primary 6 & 7 Pupils<\/b><\/p>\n
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Free school meals have been extended to pupils in Primary 6 and 7 whose parent\/guardian receives\u00a0Scottish Child Payment<\/a>\u00a0for them.<\/p>\n If you receive a Scottish Child Payment for a child in primary 6 or 7 and don\u2019t already receive free school meals for them, you can apply online at\u00a0www.fife.gov.uk\/schoolbenefits<\/a>.\u00a0 Please upload evidence of your current Scottish Child Payment award along with your application.\u00a0 This should be an official letter from Social Security Scotland confirming your award.<\/p>\n FAQ\u2019s<\/b><\/p>\n When does entitlement begin?<\/b><\/p>\n Monday 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0March 2025<\/p>\n When does entitlement end?<\/b><\/p>\n Thursday 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0July 2025<\/p>\n Do I need to re-apply each year?<\/b><\/p>\n Yes, a new application is required each academic year as long as the scheme continues.<\/p>\n When does the scheme end?<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n What evidence do I need to provide?<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n How will I be notified if my application is successful?<\/b><\/p>\n If you are entitled to Free School Meals, we will notify your child\u2019s school.\u00a0 If we require further information to support your application, we will contact you.\u00a0 If you are not entitled to receive Free School Meals, we will notify you of this by email or post.<\/p>\n We aim to process your application within 5 working days of receiving it.\u00a0\u00a0If you require an update on your application, you can contact us:<\/p>\n How will you get in touch if you require additional information\/evidence from me?<\/b><\/p>\n We will telephone you, email you from\u00a0benctax@fife.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0or write to you.<\/p>\n How will my child’s school be notified?<\/b><\/p>\n When we approve free school meals the school is automatically notified.<\/p>\n Will my P6\/P7 be entitled to free milk?<\/b><\/p>\n No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to free milk.<\/p>\n Will I receive school holiday meal payments for my P6\/P7?<\/b><\/p>\n No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to school holiday meal payments.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Free School Meals \u2013 Primary 6 & 7 Pupils \u00a0 Free school meals have been extended to pupils in Primary 6 and 7 whose parent\/guardian receives\u00a0Scottish Child Payment\u00a0for them. If you receive a Scottish Child Payment for a child in primary 6 or 7 and don\u2019t already receive free school meals for them, you can … Continue reading Free School Meals update- Primary 6 and 7 pupils<\/span> \n