Free School Meals

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Your child may qualify for free school meals if you or their other parent are receiving Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance from the Department of Social Security (DSS) or support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

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Under the current criteria, children who receive, or whose parents receive, one or more of the following support payments are eligible to receive free school meals:

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  • Income Support

  • Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA)

  • Income Related Employment and Support Allowance (IRESA)

  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (NASS)

  • Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit

  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get). 

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Please note that even if you would not require a free meal for your child, if you are entitled, your child’s school can still qualify for additional funding, allowing them to spend more on your child’s education.

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If you think your child is eligible please contact Margaret Shortiss on support@allsaintscc.org.uk