10 September 2020
Are you entitled to Free School Meals for your child/children?
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Universal Credit with a household income of less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
- Income-Based Jobseekers' Allowance
- Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit, not entitled to Working Tax Credit and household income less than £16,190
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit 'run on' – the payment you receive for a further four weeks after you finish work
The process for applying for Free School Meals is easy and it could save over £500 per year per child.
Apply online, click here - Free School Meals or by phone - 01524 581 207. You can also apply by post, contact Mrs Somers, Pupil Premium Manager, for further information or assistance.