June 2024
Free School Meals
Dear Parents / Carers,
There are two free school meal schemes:
- Income related free school meals
- Universal free school meals
Universal free school meal is available to everyone in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and is not income related however if you meet the criteria for Income related free school meals you should still apply.
The school gets extra funding for all children on free school meals which then allows us to keep costs of trips etc. at a minimum for our parents.
Income related free school meals
Income related free school meals can be given to your child in any year at school.
If you get any of the benefits below, you can claim free school meals.
- Income Support
- Jobseekers allowance Income Based
- Employment Support Allowance Income related
- Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Guaranteed Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit – as long as your letter shows you have an income of less than £16,190 and DO NOT get Working Tax Credit.
- Universal Credit – your earned income must be less than £7,400 a year.
When your child gets free school meals, your school will also benefit with additional funding to use in the school.
To apply for free school meals visit www.bolton.gov.uk/free-school-meals-clothing-allowance
Universal free school meals
This is available to everyone in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and is not income related however if you meet the criteria for Income related free school meals you should still apply.
Yours sincerely
Mrs V Patel
HeadTeacher