Dear Parent \/ Carer,<\/p>\n
I am writing to let you know that your child\u2019s school has been chosen to participate in the Scottish Government\u2019s year-long Test of Change pilot that will extend free school meals to more secondary pupils and may benefit your family.<\/p>\n
The pilot will entitle pupils in S1-S3, whose parent or carer receives the Scottish Child Payment, to a free school lunch each day for the 2025\/26 school year.<\/p>\n
As this is a trial initiative, only four schools across the city will participate – Castlemilk High School, Drumchapel High School, Lochend Community High School, and Springburn Academy.<\/p>\n
If your child is in S1-S3 and you receive the Scottish Child Payment, you must apply via our online application form.<\/p>\n
If your child already receives free school meals, you do not have to reapply.<\/p>\n
In order to apply for free school meals, families will require a MyAccount first. If they do not have an account set up, they can register at signin.mygovscot.org\/home\/.<\/p>\n
This pilot does not entitle pupils to free breakfasts, the school holiday payment, or the school clothing grant. Only those who are financially eligible – based on their parent\/carer\u2019s income or the benefits they receive – are entitled to this.<\/p>\n
If you think you may be financially eligible, you can check the criteria here: https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/article\/2492\/Clothing-Grants-Free-School-Meals<\/p>\n
For more information, and to apply, please visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk\/Clothing-Grants-Free-School-Meals\/information .<\/p>\n
Yours sincerely<\/p>\n
DOUGLAS HUTCHISON<\/p>\n
Executive Director of Education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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