Free School Meal Application information

Dear Parent,

We are encouraging parents who have experienced a change in their circumstances to apply for income related free school meals. This is a very easy process and is completed either online or via the attached form.

The government has announced that they will continue with the current scheme to help all families who are registered for benefits related free school meals to provide families with a supermarket voucher each week. This will amount to £15 per week per child through the summer holidays.

If your financial situation has changed, please check the criteria below. If you now meet this criteria, please apply on the link below. If you are successful, we will confirm this to you when we get confirmation from Worcestershire County Council. We will then need a preferred email address to send voucher codes to you.

Who can apply for Free School Meals?

Free School Meals can only be awarded if you or your partner are claiming either;

· Universal Credit provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

· Income Support

· Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

· Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

· Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

· The guarantee element of Pension Credit

· Child Tax Credit, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC

· Working Tax Credit run-on-paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax credit.

Please click on the link below to apply online...

Apply online | Applying for Free School Meals | Worcestershire County Council

or complete the form below and email Freeschoolmeals@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk

WCF Free School Meals Application Form

Regards,

Mrs Roe - Business Manager