Any parents living in Scotland can apply for a grant worth £267.65 to help with the costs of starting school , as long as you’re already claiming tax credits or certain other benefits.
The Best Start School Age Payment is available to help with what is always an expensive part of any parent’s life and none more so than this year giving the cost of living crisis the country is experiencing. There is no limit on the number of children in a household who are eligible to receive this payment and applications for the grant can be made between now and February 28, 2023.
Social Security Scotland say that the grant offers “money to help at a key stage in a child’s life and can be used for anything from a new pair of shoes to books or arts and crafts materials”. Parents who plan on homeschooling their children can also apply for the benefit.
