School Meals

Is your child(ren) entitled to a Free School Meal?

Don’t miss out on the benefit related Free School Meal offer, you can quickly check if you are eligible and apply at:

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/free-school-meals#:~:text=Free%20school%20meals%20for%20all,can%20arrange%20this%20for%20you. 

A hot, freshly prepared meal at lunchtime can help with learning, concentration, and positive behaviour. 

EYFS and KS1:  All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meal Scheme. You do not need to complete an application form, just get in touch with your school and they can arrange this for you.

KS2: Your child may be able to get free school meals in Year 3 and above if you receive any of the following: 

• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods, and your monthly average income over three assessment periods should be no more than £616.67) 

• Income Support 

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance 

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance 

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

• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit 

• Child Tax Credit (provided you are 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 four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.