Children get the best start at school with £1.3 million paid out to families in Almond Valley

Angela Constance MP welcomed figures that show £1.3 million has been paid to support families with children of school age in Almond Valley, as gates opened again to welcome pupils,

A total of 4,685 Best Start Grant - School Age Payments worth £1,298,664, have been made in the last year to families living in the constituency.

The financial support from the Scottish Government to help with the cost of learning provides a one-off payment of £314.45 to help with school essentials such as uniforms, shoes, and bags. READ MORE: Swinney ‘very proud’ of Scots baby box scheme as it marks eighth anniversary

Angela Constance MSP said: “The new school year is exciting for children, but it can also be a costly time for families. That’s why support like the Best Start Grant, School Clothing Grants