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Scottish government helps cover cost of starting school
The Scottish government has launched a new benefit for low income families to help cover the costs of children starting school this academic year.
The £250 School Age Payment is part of the Best Start Grant, a package of three payments for families in receipt of eligible benefits to help at key stages in a child’s life.
Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "Covering the costs of a child starting school puts pressure on family finances, and we have created this new payment to help ease that burden, putting more money into the pockets of families at a time when they need it most.
“We are committed to doing all we can to make sure Scotland is the best place for a child to grow up. We want to increase financial support to families, bringing equality to children by giving them help towards a fairer start.
“We also want to encourage everyone who is entitled to a payment to apply, so will be working with services to promote the benefit to ensure as many people as possible are aware they can access this new additional support.”
Applications for the School Age Payment will remain open until 29 February 2020.
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