Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has highlighted the wide range of support available to families with the cost of learning.
The Best Start Grant – School Age Payment is a one-off payment of £314.45 to eligible families when their child starts primary school, helping with essentials such as school uniforms, shoes, and bags. This is in addition to the Best Start Foods payment card, which supports families with the cost of healthy food throughout the year.
Commenting Fiona said:
“While the start of the school year is an exciting time for children, it can be a financially challenging time.
“The Scottish Government are committed to supporting families and I am pleased to see that 4,685 payments have been made, totalling over £1.29 million, to families in West Lothian through the Best Start Grant – School Age Payment.
“This is one of a number of payments the Scottish Government are providing to families including the Best Start Grant, School Clothing Grants, free school meals and the Scottish Child Payment.
“I am proud to see this support which shows the Scottish Government are committed to helping families most in need and providing practical support to them and so helping to tackle child poverty.”
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