Free School Meals

Families on low incomes may be eligible to receive help towards the cost of school clothing, and also free school meals and milk for their children.

Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year can be accepted.

All children in primary 1 to primary 5 will receive automatic universal free school lunches, regardless of financial circumstances, however families who are in receipt of the above benefits should complete an application to ensure their child receives free milk and a clothing grant. All children in nursery are also entitled to automatic universal free school lunches but are not entitled to a school clothing grant. An application is not required for children at nursery.

Free school lunches came into effect from 16 August 2021 for nursery pupils, and primary 5 pupils were included from 06 January 2022.

How to apply

If you require help completing an application you can email the Families and Young Peoples Advice Service fypas@westlothian.gov.uk who would be happy to assist.