Time is running out to notify the Child Benefit office if your child aged 16-19 is staying in approved education or training

You  must act now and notify the Child Benefit Office by 31 August 2022 if your child is aged 16  years or above and is staying on at school or in approved education or training.

Call the Child Benefit Office on 0300 200 3100 or report the change online

If you do this you can continue to receive Child Benefit for a child or young person aged 16-19. However, if your fail to notify the Child Benefit Office of this your Child Benefit, for any child aged 16 years or above, will stop automatically.

I have also attached a copy of a booklet we have prepared – ‘Financial support for families with children at school’ which gives details of financial support that may be available. There are hard copies of the booklet available and if you require copies, please e-mail me and I can get these sent out.

The links below also offer advice and assistance

Managing your money | North Lanarkshire Council

Cost of living help | North Lanarkshire Council

23.8.22 Financial support for families with children leaflet