Free School Meals
Free School Meals are universally available for all children in Reception, Years 1 and 2.
For Nursery and from Years 3 to 11 you can apply for Free School Meals for your child if you or your partner is in receipt of one of the following qualifying benefits:
- Income support or income based job seekers allowance
- Income-related employment and support allowance
- Universal Credit if NET earnings do not exceed £7,400
- Pension guarantee credit
- Child tax credit, where working tax credit is NOT in payment AND your annual income does not exceed £16,190 (as determined by HM revenues and customs)
- Working tax credit 'Run On' (a 4 week payment when your employment has ceased or your working hours reduce below 16)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Further guidance: https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/schools-education/free-school-meals/2?documentId=52&categoryId=200144
Online application for Free Schools Meals
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/263
Hard copy application for Free School Meals
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/1320/free-school-meals-application-form
For further information, please contact Mrs Mayglothling (High) or Mrs Williams (Primary)