Free school meals and school clothing grants
We can provide free school meals and a school clothing grant of £100.00 per child if you are on a low income.
To qualify for free school meals and a school clothing grant you must be in receipt of one of the following:
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Child Tax Credit only with annual income below £16,105
- Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £7,330
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
- Universal Credit – including those with a take home pay of up to £610 per month
- Long Term Incapacity Benefit (school clothing grant only)
- Widows Allowance – if not in full time employment (school clothing grant only)
- Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £16,105 (school clothing grant only)
If you don’t meet this criteria but your child is in P1-3, they can still receive free school meals. Free school milk will only be given if the above criteria is met.
How to apply