Free School Meals
Free School Meals - How It Works:
If you’re not currently receiving Free School Meals but would like to know more or apply, please contact Mrs. K Taylor:
Phone: 01252 725052
To qualify for Free School Meals, parents/guardians must be in receipt of one or more of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (if not entitled to Working Tax Credit and with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
- Universal Credit (if applying after 1st April 2018, household income must be under £7,400 a year after tax, excluding benefits)
More info on eligibility: Gov.uk Free School Meals
How to Apply:
- Download and complete the ‘Free School Meal Eligibility & Pupil Premium Application Form’ (link below).
- Hand it in to Main Reception, marked for Mrs. K Taylor.
- If you don’t have a printer, you can ask for a form at Main Reception.
- Your form will be processed, and you’ll receive a letter with the outcome.
What Happens After Your Application:
- If eligible, your child will receive a £2.50 daily allowance for meals in the Cafe.
- This will be added to their meals account, which works in the same way as for paying students.
- Free School Meal students won’t be distinguishable from those who pay for meals, as the system is cashless.
