Best Start Grant
The best Start Grant School Age Payment is a £250 payment made around the time a child normally starts Primary 1.

It is open to people who receive certain benefits or tax credits and are a parent or carer of a child born between 1st March 2015 and 29th February 2016.

Eligible parents can apply online here

Those who cannot access the online service can speak to an advisor by calling 0800 182 2222 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday.