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Are you eligible to apply for Free School Meals?

Did you know that children who are entitled to Free School Meals currently receive a food voucher over school holidays? For example, each child eligible currently receives a £15 per child voucher for October Half-Term holidays and a £30 per child voucher over the Christmas holidays.

Did you know that for every child who is entitled to Free School Meals, school also receives additional funding to support them academically in school?

Did you know that school may use some of this funding to subsidise the cost of schools trips for children who access Free School Meals. It is really important that you apply if you are eligible, especially in EYFS and Key Stage 1.

Please may we ask all our families to check to see if you are eligible and apply.

How to Apply for Free School Meals:

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

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

Additional information

• In addition, ALL children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 can get free school meals - whatever your income. However, if you have one of the qualifying incomes it will help the school if you tell them this, so they can get extra funding.
• Children who are younger than the compulsory age for starting school but in full-time education, can also get free school meals.
• Your child may also qualify if you are an asylum seeker, or if they receive any of these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian.

If you would like to apply for free school meals please click the link: https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims

If you would like any further information please feel free to contact the school office.