Families with children up to the age of 14 who are at higher risk of child poverty will be eligible for the support, which is being funded by the Scottish Government and allocated to local authorities to supplement existing holiday programmes or develop new ones. Childcare provision will depend on need and vary from place to place.
The six priority families identified as being at higher risk of child poverty are:
Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said, ‘School holidays can be expensive for families, especially when household bills are soaring. This funding means children and young people who really need it will be able to access coordinated childcare, activities and nutritious food over the summer.
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