Free School Meals

Am I entitled to claim free school lunches?

Pupils are entitled to free school lunches if their parents or carers receive:

• Income Support; (or Guaranteed Pension Credit for over 60 yrs)
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance;
• Child Tax Credit, (but not Working Tax Credit) and who have a yearly taxable income of less that of £15,575; or
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please check with your child’s school if you think you may be entitled to free school lunches.

Claiming free school lunches means that;

• Your child can have a free healthy meal at lunchtime
• Your child can take part in the social experience of eating with fellow pupils and staff
• Your child can learn about different food
• You save money
• Your children are entitled to free lodging and board for UK residential trips

Why should my child have school lunches?

It is important that children have a meal at lunchtime because;

• Well-presented food at school can help children and young people learn more about food and healthy lifestyles
• Eating and drinking enough helps children to concentrate and do well in their lessons
• Lunch is an important part of a child’s intake of nutrients for growth and development

Please click on the following links to obtain an Adobe Acrobat (pdf) version of the Free School Meals application form or to use the online application form:

pdf version - Free School Meal application form

Online version - Free school Meals

Alternatively, you can obtain an application form from any Swindon school or the Admissions Teams. Please contact (01793) 465867 / 465790 / 465791 / 465789.