Free School Meals

Many families do not realise that applying for benefits‑related Free School Meals unlocks a much wider package of support for each family . If your child is eligible, registering ensures your family receives valuable help both in and out of school. For example:

  • Free holiday clubs (HAF Programme): Your child will have access to free, high‑quality holiday clubs during Easter, summer, Christmas and some half‑term breaks.  These include free meals, sports, creative activities, outdoor play and enrichment.
  • Holiday food vouchers: During school holidays, eligible families receive food vouchers funded through the Household Support Fund — currently £10 per child each holiday.
  • Free Breakfast Club at school: Children registered for benefits‑related FSM can receive a free place daily at our school-run Breakfast Club, ensuring a calm, healthy start to the school day.
  • Fully funded school trips and visits: Children eligible for benefits‑related FSM receive free places on school trips and enrichment visits, so they never miss out.
  • Extra funding for the school that supports your child :Applying means the school receives Pupil Premium funding. This funding directly benefits your child’s learning and wellbeing as we use it to provide:
  • Extra teaching support
  • Targeted interventions
  • Enrichment opportunities
  • Help with curriculum experiences

Who is eligible for Free School Meals?

Your child may qualify for benefits‑related Free School Meals if you receive:

  • Universal Credit with annual net earned income below £7,400
  • 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 (without Working Tax Credit) and income of £16,190 or less
  • Working Tax Credit run‑on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying)

Even if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and already receives a free school meal, applying for benefits‑related FSM ensures your family receives the full package of support listed above. 

If you think you are entitled to free school meals you can make an application through the button below or call into the school office where our staff will be able to help you.