Free Meal Eligibility
Free school meals are available only to children whose parents/guardians are in receipt of one or more of the following befits:
- Income Support
- Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Families in receipt of Child Tax Credit will also qualify provided that (a) they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit, and (b) their annual income, as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs does not exceed £15,575 as at 6 April 2008 (subject to annual review).
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
No other benefits qualify for free school meals.
Applications for free meals should be made directly to the school(s) the children attend.
Proof of benefit is required before free meals can be authorised.
If parents/guardians believe they qualify for free school meals, a copy of the application form for Free School Meals can be printed and completed:
Word version 
50kb - effective 6 April 2008
PDF version (41kb) - effective 6 April 2008
The form should be handed in to the school that their children attend.