Free School Meals
Did you know that being eligible for Free School Meals means more than a free lunch?
If you are registered for Free School Meals the school receives additional funding. This funding is used in many different ways, which are detailed in the school’s Pupil Premium Strategy.
What can parents do?
You must register for the free school meals so that the school can receive the extra money even if you do not want your child to have the free school meals. Registering is confidential and will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.
If your child is registered for Free School Meals they could receive help with paying for educational trips, revision guides, music lessons, ingredients for cooking lessons etc.
Am I Eligible?
You could be eligible if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
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Universal Credit (with household income under £7,400/year after tax and not including benefits)
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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Child Tax Credit (not receiving Working Tax Credit, and income under £16,190)
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Guarantee element of Pension Credit
You can apply for Free School Meals online at this link:
https://parentportal.wiltshire.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/parents/free-school-meals
Further details are available on the Wiltshire Council website https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1669/Free-school-meals
