We provide free school meals and £120 (per child) for primary school children and £150 (per child) for secondary school children worth of school footwear and clothing to children whose parents are on certain benefits.

If your child is in Primary 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 you will automatically receive free school meals. Parents of children entering Primary 6 and up must apply.

Can I get help with these costs?

We may be able to help you with these school costs if your child attends primary or secondary school and you receive 1 of the following:

• Income Support
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance
• Child Tax Credit only (with income under £17,005)
• Both Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit (with an income up to £7,920)

• Universal Credit where the monthly earned income does not exceed £660

• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Families will be eligible for a Clothing Grant only if in receipt of one of the following:

• Working Tax Credit and/or Child Tax Credit with an annual income of £17,005 or less
• Universal Credit with monthly earned income of not more than £1417
• Council Tax Reduction/Housing Benefit