However, some people will be disappointed to learn they could have to wait until June to get these new higher payments.is paid monthly and based on your circumstances each month. This is known as your "assessment period"."But if someone’s assessment period started after the new rates came in, it could take until June 16 to get their first payment on the new amounts."If you fail to do so the payments worth thousands of pounds a year could be stopped.
“You should already have received your renewal pack - if you haven’t, get in touch with HMRC and ask for one.Child benefit check Parents and carers with children aged 16 need to let the government know if they are continuing in full-time education.Extra payments for Scottish parents If you are living in Scotland have a child born between March 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019, you might be able to get a School Age Payment of £294.70.Families in Scotland on free school meals can also get a payment of £130 at the beginning of the summer holidays.Parents who have a child turning three between April 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023 will be able to take up the offer of 30 hours of free childcare for working families.