Category
Childcare Support
Working with
Family
Time
During school hours
Website

https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

Is your child eligible?

Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

Infant free school meals in England

Your child will be able to get free school meals if they’re in a government funded school and in:

  • Reception class
  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Visit our free schools meals page warrington.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals and let us know if you also get any of the qualifying benefits. Your child’s school can get extra funding if you do.