Monday 5 May Holiday Free School Meal Direct Payment

Friday 2 May 2025

Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a single ‘Direct Payment’ of £2.50 for Free School Meals (one day free meal allowance) to cover the holiday on Monday 5 May 2025. This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around, Friday 2 May 2025.

You will receive a payment if you have a child currently in: 

  • P1-P5 who is in receipt of school clothing grant.
  • P6-S6 who is in receipt of free school meals during term time.