School Age Payments will be made automatically to eligible families, but some parents and carers will need to apply. Social Security Scotland is urging parents, carers and guardians with a child born between March 1, 2018, and February 28, 2019, who get Universal Credit, Tax Credits, or other qualifying benefits to check whether they qualify for a one-off payment worth £314.45.
The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is made per eligible child and aims to help with the costs of preparing them for school. Anyone who has opted out of receiving automatic awards, or who has chosen not to apply for Scottish Child Payment, will need to make an application for the School Age Payment. Parents and carers are eligible at the point a child is first old enough to start primary school and can apply until February 28, 2025.
Social Security Scotland said it will notify people by text message when they are checking eligibility for Best Start Grant School Age Payment. An update on the website states: “If someone is eligible, we will write to let them know they will get the payment automatically without the need to apply.” It continued: “Those who need to apply separately include some people who get Housing Benefit but are not eligible for Scottish Child Payment and those who have chosen not to apply for Scottish Child Payment or opted out of automatic payments.
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