Summer Holiday Free School Meal Direct Payments

Monday 23 June 2025

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