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Changes to Free School Meals from 1st April 2018 |
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If your child is eligible to receive a free school meal at any time before March 2022, they will retain their eligibility until this date. If your child is still in education in March 2022, they will retain their eligibility until the end of their current phase of education, primary or secondary
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Eligibility Criteria |
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Your child will be eligible if you receive one 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)
Children, who receive these benefits directly instead of through a parent or guardian can also get a free school meal.
Pupil Premium - extra funding
Your school will receive extra funding for all children recorded as being eligible for a free school meal. Funding is used to help your child.
Reception to Year 6: £1,345 per year.
Your child does not need to take the meal if you would prefer them not to, but by being registered your school will receive the extra funding.
Apply
You can apply online quickly and simply by clicking on apply online link below.
Apply for free school meals online here .
You can also:
Download and print an application form (PDF 76kb)
You can scan and email your completed form back to: FreeSchoolMeals@walsall.gov.uk
Or you can get a free school meals application form from:The Benefits Service at the First Stop Shop, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall,WS1 1XU - by calling in person or telephoning them on 0300 555 2855