Applying for Free School Meals

In the current economic climate, more and more families may become eligible for free school meals. To qualify for free school meals families must be receiving one of these:

• Income Support
• Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
• Income Based Employment Support Allowance
• Support under Section VI of the Asylum Act 1999
• Guarantee Element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit, without any entitlement to Working Tax Credit, and with an annual income below £16,190.

To apply, call Lewisham Children and Young People on 020 8314 6221 - they will be able to tell you immediately if you qualify and schools will be notified by the end of the next working day. Lines are open from 10.00am – 4.00pm. They can also assist you should you have any difficulties in completing the forms. You can also contact your child’s school directly, visit any Lewisham AccessPoint, or download the form online or send an online enquiry and they will post you a form, at: Free School Meals