Your child may be entitled to receive
- Free school meals or uniform and other support
What are the new eligibility criteria?
Children are entitled to receive free school meals if they or their parents or guardians receive any of the benefits below.
- Universal Credit, provided they have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month).
- Income Support.
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
- The guarantee element of Pension Credit.
- Child Tax Credit, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC.
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
- If you think you qualify, please apply either online or complete one of our school forms.
Speak to a member of the office staff who can help if you need it.
All we need is your full name, your date of birth and your National Insurance number – we can do the rest for you.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence
