{"id":63,"date":"2022-11-03T13:24:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T13:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/stpatricksps\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2025-08-24T22:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:19:15","slug":"clothing-grants-and-school-meal-payments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/stpatricksps\/clothing-grants-and-school-meal-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Clothing Grants and School Meal Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Applying for free school meals and clothing grant<\/h2>\r\n

Click here<\/a> to download the form to apply for free school meals and clothing grant. You will need your National Insurance Number and bank details to complete the form.<\/p>\r\n

Clothing grant payments will be made automatically for families who currently receive a council tax reduction for children detailed on their claim. This is for claimants who have previously applied and provided permission to check our records.<\/p>\r\n

A text message\/email will be sent once payment has been made.<\/p>\r\n

If you have changed your bank details, you must inform us\u00a0immediately<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid your payment being delayed. Please provide a new sort code and account number along with your name, address, and national insurance number.<\/p>\r\n

You have previously given us permission to check our records to see if your child\/children are entitled to education benefits. If you change your mind and no longer wish us to check your records, please let us know. You will still be able to apply manually.<\/p>\r\n

The deadline for school clothing grant applications for this school academic year is 31\u00a0March 2026.<\/p>\r\n

All other applications for free school meals and\/or clothing grants need to be submitted annually for each new academic year. Please see the eligibility details in the table below.<\/p>\r\n

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Payments<\/h2>\r\n

Applications will be processed as soon as possible. We will then contact you with a payment date.<\/p>\r\n

For session 2025-2026 the\u00a0clothing grant is:<\/p>\r\n