Tuesday 2 April 2025
Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a single ‘Direct Payment’ of £27.50 per eligible child to cover the Spring holiday period from Monday 7 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive (£2.50 x 11 days).
This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around, Friday 4 April 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.
If you are not already in receipt of school clothing grant or free school meals you can check your eligibility and apply on our website.