Families can receive free school meals, and clothing grants.
During term time all children in primary 1 to 5 and special schools receive free school meals, regardless of your income or benefit status. You do not need to apply for this.
The school clothing grant is £164 for primary school children and £176 for high school children.
Who should apply
Children in primary 1 to 5 may be entitled to a clothing grant and free school meal holiday payments if their parents or guardians are on a qualifying benefit.
P6 to S6 pupils are entitled to free school meals, clothing grants and holiday meal payments if the household receives of one of the qualifying benefits.
Applications for the school year 2025 to 2026 starting in August 2025 will open on 01 July 2025.
Alternatively, our Welfare Support Team can be contacted at welfare.support@highland.gov.uk for advice and assistance in making an application.