UPDATED: 1 July 2025
There was a small issue with the Free School Meal payment sent to eligible parents on Friday 27 June. It was £10 short – it covered 32 days (£80) instead of 36 days (£90) for the summer holidays.
This has now been fixed and the extra £10 has been paid to parents today (Tuesday 1 July).
Monday 23 June 2025
Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a ‘Direct Payment’ of £80 to cover the summer holiday period (32 days). This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around Friday 27 June 2025.
You will receive a payment for each eligible child if you have a child currently in:
- P1-P5 who is in receipt of a school clothing grant.
- P6-S6 who is in receipt of free school meals during term time.
If you are not already in receipt of a school clothing grant or free school meals you can check your eligibility and apply on our website.