£330 Grant Available for Families with Children Starting Primary School in Scotland
Bonus £330 payments announced for people on six DWP benefits - full list

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Families in Scotland can now apply for a £330 one-off grant under the Best Start Grant school age payment to assist with costs associated with children starting primary school. The application period is open until February 28, 2027, and eligibility is tied to receiving certain Department for Work and Pensions benefits.
- 01The Best Start Grant school age payment offers £331.95 per child for families with children aged four to five starting primary school.
- 02Applications opened on June 1, 2023, and will remain open until February 28, 2027.
- 03Eligible applicants must be receiving one of six Department for Work and Pensions benefits, including universal credit and housing benefit.
- 04The grant aims to alleviate financial pressure on families during the transition to primary school.
- 05Kinship carers and adoptive parents are also eligible for the grant if they meet the criteria.
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Families in Scotland are encouraged to apply for a £330 one-off grant under the Best Start Grant school age payment, aimed at easing financial burdens associated with children starting primary school. The grant, amounting to £331.95 per child, is available to families with children aged four to five. Applications opened on June 1, 2023, and will be accepted until February 28, 2027. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville emphasized the importance of this support, stating it is crucial for ensuring that every child begins their school journey adequately equipped, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. To qualify for the grant, applicants typically need to be receiving one of six specified benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), including universal credit and housing benefit. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to combat child poverty in Scotland, as noted by Sara Spencer, project manager of the Cost Of The School Day initiative, who highlighted the financial pressures families face during this transition.
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The grant aims to alleviate financial stress for families in Scotland as they prepare for their children's transition to primary school.
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