Free School Meals

You may be entitled to Free School Meals (FSM) for your child, which can help support their learning and wellbeing during the school day. It also provides additional funding for the school through the Pupil Equity Fund, which helps us to offer extra support and opportunities.

Applying is quick, easy, and confidential. Even if your child prefers to bring a packed lunch, applying for FSM can still make a big difference to the support they receive in school.

You may be eligible if you receive one of the following:

• Income Support

• Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance

• Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance

• Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax Credit, with an income of less than £18,725

• Both Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with an income of up to £8,717

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• Universal Credit with a monthly earned income of not more than £726
  
  

To apply, visit your local authority’s website: CNES Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Application form .

We’re happy to support you with any questions you may have.

All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.