Apply for Free School Meals

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Make Savings by claiming your

Free school meal

As you probably know, Free School Meal awareness has been increased recently across the media. Save time and money by claiming your free school meal allowance today. You can get free school meals for your child if you receive one of the listed benefits.

Child Tax Credit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
An income-related employment and support allowance
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Income Support
Working Tax Credit during the four week period immediately after your employment finished, or after you start to work less than 16 hours per week.
Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

Do you receive any of these?

There are two types of free school meals…

Universal free school meals

Pupils in Reception and KS1 all receive a free hot meal or sandwich, fruit or yoghurt each day and don’t need to apply. All you need to do is inform your school that you wish your child to have a daily hot meal.

Free school meals

Pupils may be entitled to a Free School Meal. However, with FSM you will need to apply. The link on this sheet is for your local authority and there is also a link to the Government website about FSM. Your child’s school will also have an application form, if you wish to complete the application by hand.

Whether taking advantage of UIFSM or FSM, a hot meal (2 choices of main course) or a sandwich, along with a dessert of the day, or fresh fruit or yoghurt and a drink will be the daily choice.

The menus are displayed on the school website and if your child has a food allergy or intolerance, our Catering Manager will discuss the options for your child and accommodate the allergen requirements.