Free School Meals
Important Information: Free School Meals Eligibility from September 2026
I would like to make you aware of an important change to Free School Meals eligibility, which will take effect from September 2026.
From September 2026, there will no longer be an earnings limit for families in receipt of Universal Credit. This means that if your family receives Universal Credit, you may be eligible to claim Free School Meals for your child.
However, please note that a child will only receive Free School Meals where an application has been made and eligibility has been verified by the Local Authority, these will be checked on an annual basis.
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, it is very important that you complete an application before September 2026 to avoid your child not receiving Free School Meals when we return after the summer break.
Please click on the link below and complete the application as soon as possible, alternatively please print or pick up a paper form from the main office.
Online Free School Meals Application