Details taken from Social media post on 06/12/2022 following a customer enquiry originally reported to Seniors this morning 16/12/2022:

This Christmas, holiday support will be provided to families receiving free school meals on the basis of low income. This is in addition to the final £260 bridging payment.

- Both payments (holiday and bridging) will be made directly into bank accounts on Tuesday 20 December.

- Children receiving free school meals due to universal access for P1-5 are not eligible for these payments.

- If your child currently attends primary school you will receive £25.30 per child, which is 11 days at £2.30 per week day.

- If your child currently attends secondary school you will receive £26.40 per child, which is 11 days at £2.40 per week day.

- If you've changed your bank details since you received the last support payment please contact revenues@moray.gov.uk.

- If your financial circumstances have changed recently this could make your child eligible for free school meals. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply at: http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55486.html

- If you have not already done so you can apply for the Scottish Child Payment at: https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment

In the event of any enquiries, please be aware that Education have taken the decision to make a payment for missed FSM on strike days.

A retrospective payment for the strike day on 24/11/2022 will be in bank accounts by 13/12/2022. This payment is only for those who are financially eligible for FSM.

A payment for the partial strike day on 08/12/2022 will be in bank accounts by 13/12/2022. This payment is only for those who are financially eligible for FSM in the schools or year groups affected by strike action.

Payments will be £2.30 for each primary child and £2.40 for each secondary child. Those receiving FSM due to universal access for P1-P5 are not eligible for the payment.

Any future strike days will be paid out on the same basis around 3 days after the strike day. Payments are not being made in advance in case strike action is cancelled.

If you have any questions, please pass via your Senior in the first instance.