People in Helensburgh and Lomond can now apply to Argyll and Bute Council for free school meals and clothing grants for the 2018/session

Pupils from primary one through to S6, are eligible for free meals and grants provided their parents or carers are in receipt of any of the following, Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Income Related, Employment and Support Allowance, Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit, Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 or Universal Credit.

If you received an award during 2017/18 session you must reapply for this to continue.

You are entitled to a school clothing grant of £100 if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits

Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Income Related Employment and Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit, Universal Credit

Application forms should be obtained from your school, your local Customer Service Point or you can apply online www.argyll-bute.gov.uk.

If you require any further information please contact your school or phone School Support on 01369 704000.