Free School Meals

My child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2

All children in reception, year One or year Two are automatically entitled to free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.  You will need to find out from the school how to order and access the meals.  Contact your child's school directly if you have any other questions about the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

Pupil Premium - extra support for your child

You can apply for the Pupil Premium which provides your child's school with additional funding to support them. If you are in receipt of any of the below benefits please apply.

My child is in year Three or above

If you are in receipt of any of the following, your child may be eligible for free school meals.
· Income Support
· Income based Job Seekers Allowance
· Income related Employment and Support Allowance
· Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
· Child Tax Credit, with no element of Working Tax Credit, and a household income
below £16,190 (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs)
· Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
· Universal Credit – Based on your income as assessed by Universal Credit
 

If a child resides in a local authority care home they will not qualify for free school meals.This is because government funding has already been allocated to fund their meals. 

For more information including how to apply please download the FSM information sheet or go to the website here.