novembre 5, 2026

Best Start Grant — Early Learning Payment

One-off grant for costs when a child is between two and three-and-a-half years old.

What support is available?

One-off grant for costs when a child is between two and three-and-a-half years old.

Must be responsible for a child within the age window in Scotland and satisfy the qualifying criteria or an exception.

Use the Best Start Grant application, checking the child’s age window before applying.

Application windows apply.

Official source: Check current rules with Social Security Scotland or your council.

Independent information only. Always confirm current eligibility and availability with the public authority.

Coverage: Scotland

One-off grant for costs when a child is between two and three-and-a-half years old.

Must be responsible for a child within the age window in Scotland and satisfy the qualifying criteria or an exception.

Use the Best Start Grant application, checking the child’s age window before applying.

Application windows apply.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.