“Whole Family Wellbeing Funding aims to transform the way support is delivered by ensuring families can access seamless support that meets their individual needs.” Scottish Government Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville
The funding supports existing summer holiday programmes for those aged 5 – 14. It can also be used to develop new ones.
“All children deserve equal support and resources, and I really feel the scheme has strengthened this message in the past five years” Emma Roddick MSP, SNP Highlands and Islands
The Scottish Government’s Best Start Grant School Age Payment supports families with children old enough to start primary school.
The Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting families.
A national consultation has been launched to find out views on school uniform.
“The cost of living crisis is seeing costs of everyday items, including clothing and shoes, rising and this donation will really help families we support.” Erika Copland, Senior Co-ordinator at Home-Start Orkney
Several payments delivered in Scotland to people requiring financial support are to be increased by the Scottish Government from 1st April.
“It is really worrying that even before soaring energy bills, high cost of living increases and rising energy prices we’re facing now, families were finding it difficult to manage financially.” Clare Simpson, Parenting Across Scotland
“Doubling of the Scottish Child Payment is an absolutely needed step and one that will make such a difference in tackling child poverty.” – Emma Roddick MSP, SNP
