The government has implemented 'Universal Infant Free School Meals' in all schools to offer a free school lunch to all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 from September 2014.
We would encourage all children in these year groups to opt for one of our school lunches, but of course they are still more than welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. Children can choose to have a hot dinner provided by school or a packed lunch from home each day so they may choose to switch between the two options.
Children in these year groups will also be provided with a free packed lunch if they are going on a school trip.
Click here to view our latest School Dinner Menu
Children in Year 3 and upwards will still receive their free school lunch under the existing requirements if they have applied for and been accepted on to the current scheme.
If you believe that your child may be eligible for a free school meal, you need to fill in the application form listed below and send it directly to North Somerset Council. We will be notified of successful applications by North Somerset.
In England, children are entitled to receive Free School Meals if their parents or carers are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State 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 Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• During the initial roll out of the benefit, Universal Credit
Click here to download the Free School Meal Application Form
Please note, it is important that parents/carers of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 also fill out one of these forms if they believe they would have been entitled to a free school meal under the old guidelines. Children who qualify for a free school meal also qualify for additional funding from the government - this is known as Pupil Premium.
If you require any further information regarding Universal Infant Free School Meals, Free School Meals for Juniors or Pupil Premium; please speak to the Learning Mentor for your child's class.
We would encourage all children in these year groups to opt for one of our school lunches, but of course they are still more than welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. Children can choose to have a hot dinner provided by school or a packed lunch from home each day so they may choose to switch between the two options.
Children in these year groups will also be provided with a free packed lunch if they are going on a school trip.
Click here to view our latest School Dinner Menu
Children in Year 3 and upwards will still receive their free school lunch under the existing requirements if they have applied for and been accepted on to the current scheme.
If you believe that your child may be eligible for a free school meal, you need to fill in the application form listed below and send it directly to North Somerset Council. We will be notified of successful applications by North Somerset.
In England, children are entitled to receive Free School Meals if their parents or carers are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State 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 Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• During the initial roll out of the benefit, Universal Credit
Click here to download the Free School Meal Application Form
Please note, it is important that parents/carers of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 also fill out one of these forms if they believe they would have been entitled to a free school meal under the old guidelines. Children who qualify for a free school meal also qualify for additional funding from the government - this is known as Pupil Premium.
If you require any further information regarding Universal Infant Free School Meals, Free School Meals for Juniors or Pupil Premium; please speak to the Learning Mentor for your child's class.
