Free school meals, milk and assistance with schoolwear

We provide a midday meal during term time at no cost to the pupil.

Pupils entitled to free school meals are given a 200ml carton of milk each day.

We also provide a grant towards the cost of school wear. The rate of payment is £60 per primary pupil and £65 per secondary pupil.

How to apply

There is a single application form for both benefits and it is only necessary to apply once per year.

• Application form for clothing grant and free school meals (PDF)

Application forms are also available from your school.

Applications for the school session starting in August should be submitted by the end of the previous May.

Who qualifies?

We support parents of children of primary/secondary school age who are in receipt of:

• Income Support,
• Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance,
• Child Tax Credit only (with an annual income of below £15,860),
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999,
• Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (with an annual income below £6,420) - This is a new eligibility category applying from 03 August 2009.