Parents urged to apply for £314 one-off payment before end of this month to help cover school costs

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Social Security Scotland is urging parents, carers and guardians with a child born between March 1, 2019, and February 29, 2020, who get Universal Credit, Tax Credits, or other qualifying benefits to check whether they are eligible 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 before the deadline on February 28, 2025.

Social Security Scotland said the payment, which is only available north of the border, is designed for children starting school but those who are not yet in P1 could still receive the cash.The payment is available for multiple children from the same household, as long as each child is the right age.