Lunch Menu

School Meal Increase Letter - issued 14 April 2025

P6 and P7 Free School Meals for families in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment

Press Release issued 31 January 25

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to extend the offer of free school meals to pupils in P6 and P7 whose families are in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment.

Parents/carers of eligible P6 and P7 pupils who are not currently in receipt of free school meals are invited to apply. There is no limit on the number of children in a family that can receive free school meals, but we need to verify the paperwork for each named child.

How to apply for P6 and P7 free school meals

Please email the following information to benefitassessment@moray.gov.uk

• A clear photo of your Scottish Child Payment award letter

• Your child’s name

• Your child’s date of birth

• Your child’s school

• Your child’s year group (P6 or P7)

If you are unable to email your award letter, your school office can scan your letter and send it in for you. Just call the school office and ask them to help you to apply.

Who qualifies for Scottish Child Payment and how do I apply?

Check the Social Security Scotland - About Scottish Child Payment website for full details.

I have lost my Scottish Child Payment award letter, what do I do?

Call Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222 to arrange a copy.  Once you have this follow the process above.

When will the free school meals take effect?

As soon as the information has been verified we will confirm via email that your child is eligible and the date this will commence.  We are unable to backdate free school meals, so please apply as soon as you can.

Your child’s school meal will be free if you are in receipt of Scottish Child Payment, but you will not be entitled to a clothing grant or holiday payments. 

Do I have to apply every year?

Yes, we will ask you to confirm each academic year.  However, if your circumstances change and you are no longer in receipt of Scottish Child Payment you must inform benefitassessment@moray.gov.uk immediately.

Adapted Diets 

The Catering department can provide adapted menus for pupils with medically diagnosed food intolerance.  If you require a menu please make your school aware for them to pass your details onto the Catering department, who will then be in touch directly to arrange a meeting to discuss your childs needs. 

For more information and to view the Allergen Sheets and Suppliers please visit the Moray Council Website on the following link.

http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55519.html

How does your child pick a meal at School?

There is a short video to show how your child chooses a meal and how they collect there meal at lunchtime. Please click on the link below to view.

https://youtu.be/19dHPuoKk8E

2024 Parent/Carer Survey Responses