The Scottish Government's new 'Test of Change Pilot' scheme will see free school meals being offered to S1-S3 pupils at the schools if their parent or carer is in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment.

The four local schools that will take part during the 2025/’26 school year are:

• Calderglen High School
• Trinity High School
• Lesmahagow High School
• Larkhall Academy

If your child attends one of the schools listed above, is in S1-S3 and you receive the Scottish Child Payment you should apply for the free school meal pilot scheme using the online form.

If you already receive free school meals, you do not have to reapply.

Council leader Joe Fagan said: “I welcome the news that hundreds of pupils across South Lanarkshire will be able to receive this vital assistance.

“Extending free school meals to secondary school pupils in need through this pilot can help us realise that.

“As part of this scheme, we are now able to open the option of healthy and nutritious school meals to more young people each day of the new school year.”