Parents must check that their child is eligible to claim for free school meals, please do not assume your child is eligible as this could create a debt on your account. Your child’s eligibility for a FSM does not transfer with them from the infant school. School would ask all parents to make a claim, regardless of if their child is currently eligible or even if they have a packed lunch as this could support school moving forward.
Free School Meal Entitlement
You can claim Free School Meals / Uniform Grant if you receive one of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income – related Employment support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit and income of less than £16,190 (but not if you are in work and receiving Working Tax credit)
- The Guarantee element of State Pension credit
- Support under part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
- Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.
School menu is updated termly and children have the option to choose a hot meal, jacket potato or sandwich at registration.
The cost of school meals is in line with school meals service and DSG Resources.