We appreciate that in the current unprecedented circumstances it can be a struggle for some families to afford to provide a healthy and nutritious meal for their children. We would like to take the opportunity to remind all parents that if you are in receipt of certain benefits, then your child may be eligible for a free school meal during term time.
The relevant benefits are as follows:
- Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (IBJSA)
- Income Related Employment & Support Allowance (IRESA)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999.
- The guarantee element of Pension Credit.
- Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC. Please note, if you receive Working Tax Credit you do not qualify, even if you receive child tax credit and your income is below £16,190.
- Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
For more information about Free School Meals please read our website page following this link: