It is really important that you claim free school meals if you are eligible, even if your child is in Reception or key stage 1. That's because as well as a nutritionally balanced meal for your child, you will bring in up to £1300 of extra funding for school.

You can apply for free school meals if you receive one of the following:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

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

• the Guarantee element of State 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 four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

• Universal Credit

If you would like help to apply, please come and speak to someone in the office. Or, click here to apply for Free School Meals online