Free School Meal Entitlement

Children are entitled to receive free school meals if their parents or guardians receive any of the benefits below:

• Universal Credit, provided they have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

• 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, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC

• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

If you think your child is eligible for free school meals please click here.