West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare

Your child could be eligible if they were born between 1 March 2019 and 29 February 2020.

School Age Payment is made automatically to families who receive Scottish Child Payment, but families who do not receive Scottish Child Payment or who have opted out of automatic payments must apply before the deadline.

Some families who are not eligible for Scottish Child Payment might still be eligible for the School Age Payment. This includes parents and carers who:

are under 18 and do not receive any other benefits

are 18 or 19 and dependent on someone else who receives benefits for them

receive housing benefit.

School Age Payment is a payment of £314.45 per child. It helps with the costs of preparing for school when your child is first old enough to start primary school.

If you think you could be eligible, please visit our website and apply before 28 February 2025: bit.ly/BestStartSchoolAgePayment