Financial Support

Currently, all children in P1-5 are entitled to free meals in school. For pupils in P6 and P7, parents who are receiving benefits or tax credits may be eligible. 

Aberdeen City Council application.

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The School Clothing Grant is available to families who are receiving specific benefits or tax credits, similar to the Free School Meal entitlement. Families receive a minimum of £120 per child of primary school age and £150 per child of secondary school age. 

Aberdeen City Council application.

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The Scottish Child Payment is a weekly payment of £25 for every eligible child under 16 years of age. Payment is made every four weeks. The parent in receipt should be resident in Scotland and entitled to a qualifying benefit.

mygov.scot application.

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A grant of £267.65 to help with the cost of starting school. Families are eligible if they are responsible for a child under 6 and receive a qualifying benefit.

mygov.scot application.

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A fund for families with a child between the ages of 16 and 19 who is in full-time, non-advanced education with a limited household income.

Aberdeen City Council application.

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If you would like to contact us confidentially regarding financial support, please complete this form. It will be received and acted upon by the Headteacher.