If you have children at school in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, they are entitled to Free School Meals whatever your household income is.
From Year 3 onwards, your children could get free meals at school if they receive means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit, or if you have no recourse to public funds for any reason and have a low income.
If you receive benefits you must apply for free school meals, even if you don’t want your child to receive a free meal.
If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, they’ll also qualify for supermarket vouchers during the holidays and the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF).
Schools also receive extra government funding for every child registered as eligible for a free school meal. This can be up to £1,320 per pupil. Find out if your child is entitled to free school meals and apply.
