Free School Meals

Could you be eligible for Free School Meals? Free School Meals can be claimed by Parents or Guardians of pupils who are on a low income. All claims will be...
Written by mbouchard, 25th September 2024

Could you be eligible for Free School Meals?

Free School Meals can be claimed by Parents or Guardians of pupils who are on a low income.

All claims will be processed by your child’s school.

Eligible income includes:

• 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 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working tax credit

To apply, please click here:

https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims

You do NOT need apply if you have previously made an application.