Free School Meals

Extra support for you and your child (Whole School - 07/09/2021)

Did your job circumstances change over the summer?

You might be entitled to extra support for your child. Although this is known as "Free School Meals", support may also include subsidised school trips, free uniform and tuition too.

To be eligible you must be in receipt of the following benefits:

Income support

Income-based Job Seekers Allowance

Child Tax Credit, with no Working Tax Credit, with an income below £16,190

Universal Credit

Universal Credit and employed – take home pay must be no more than £616.67 per month

Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, under section 95

Please do not apply if you are receiving:

Working Tax Credit, if so you are not entitled to free school meals no matter what your annual income is;

Universal Credit and you or your partner you are living with are employed and your ‘take home pay’ is more than £616.67 a month

Child Tax Credit with no Working Tax Credit, your annual income must be no more than £16,190 to receive free school meals.

If you feel you meet the eligibility criteria we would be most grateful if you could please fill in the application form which is located at the link below and submit it to pupil.benefits@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/education-and-schools/benefits-for-school-aged-children/free-school-meals-and-free-milk/

If you need help with the form or prefer to complete a paper copy just call into the school office - we will be happy to help you.