If you think that you may be eligible for free school meals please follow the link below. Even if your child is in Reception or Years 1 and 2 and automatically gets free school meals through the universal free school meal system it is still important to apply as our school would then get some extra funding.  

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-transport-and-free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals/ 

Why should I apply? 

For every child that is entitled to free school meals the school receives extra funding to enhance provision and improve progress and outcomes for children. So please apply even if you do not wish to take up your free school meal.  

What are the qualifying criteria for Free School Meals?   

Your child might be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following: 

• Income Support 
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance 
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance 

• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 
• the guaranteed element of Pension Credit 
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have 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 -  your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) 

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals. 

You will receive an instant response as to whether you are entitled to free school meals once you have submitted your claim. All you need is your National Insurance Number and a current email address.