Children in Reception to Year 6 – Are you entitled to free school meals?

You are eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits, even if your child is in Reception to Year 2 and they receive Universal Free School Meals, please still apply:

* 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)

TO LEARN MORE CLICK ON THIS LINK – How to apply for Free School Meals