Free school meals eligibility

Who qualifies?

Free school meals are offered to children of families who receive one of the following:

• Income Support
   
• Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance
   
• Employment Support Allowance (income related)
   
• Child Tax Credit with no Working Tax Credit and an annual income below £16,190
   
• Guaranteed Pension Credit
   
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
   
• Four week Working Tax Credit run-on

Free school meals are available for those who qualify. More information about this and how to apply can be found at https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals.