Parents and carers in Scotland who claim certain benefits, including Universal Credit, have been urged to check if they qualify for a one-off payment of £314.45 to help with school costs. The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is available to families when their child is first old enough to start primary school, even if they don't take up a place.
Parents and carers in Scotland who claim certain benefits, including Universal Credit, have been urged to check if they qualify for a payment to help with school costs . The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is a one-off payment worth £314.45 per child. The payment is made to parents and carers when their child is first old enough to start primary school, even if they don’t take up a place. Paid by Social Security Scotland , the grant helps with the costs of preparing a child for school.
However if you’re on a low income but haven’t applied for the Scottish Child Payment or have opted out of automatic awards, you could still qualify. 'This money is an important contribution to families at a key stage in their child’s development when they may be facing additional costs.'
SCHOOL COSTS UNIVERSAL CREDIT BENEFITS SCOTLAND BEST START GRANT
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