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Social Security Scotland: Support for Nursery and School-Aged Children
Created: 28/07/2026News/Events Category: Children and Families
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Social Security Scotland delivers several payments to help families with the costs of raising children, from pregnancy and birth through nursery, primary and secondary school.
Best Start Grant School Age Payment, a payment of £331.95, can help with essentials like clothing, school bags, books and equipment.
Scottish Child Payment offers £112.80 every four weeks for every eligible child under 16.
Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment is a payment of £331.95 and can help with the costs of toys, books, clothing and other items that support a child's development and early learning when they are between 2 and 3½ years old.
People who already receive Scottish Child Payment and are eligible for Early Learning Payment or School Age Payment will automatically get the payment – there is no need to apply. Thousands of families already benefit from this support, but many may not realise they are eligible.
If you support parents and families, please help spread the word about the financial support available.
For more details on the range of support available visit Back to school financial support
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