Free school meals
Eligibility
Your child is eligible for free school meals if you receive
income support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Child Tax
Credit or Pension Credit with Child Tax Credit and
have an annual income of less than £14,495 (and not in receipt
of Working Tax Credit) or you are assisted by the National Asylum
Support Service (NASS).
Please note: parents who receive Job Seekers Allowance (contribution based), Working Tax Credit or other benefits are not eligible for free school meals.
Parents will receive a letter confirming their child's/children's entitlement to free school meals and the school concerned will be notified directly by the council.
Change of circumstances
Parents should notify the council of any changes:
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if you start work and come off benefit or change benefits
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if you change address
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if your child changes school
Eligibility review
Eligibility will be reviewed annually and notification
will be sent to you automatically.
Appeal arrangements
Parents may appeal against the decision not to
provide free school meals. The appeal must be made in writing with
supporting evidence if appropriate.