Do you qualify for free school meals?

If you are in receipt of any of the benefits below you may be entitled to free school meals for your child. Even if you prefer your child to bring a packed lunch there are other ways we can support them in school. Contact school or Lancashire County Council for support in completing the required form.

Qualifying benefits are:

• Receipt of Income Support or Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
• Receipt of Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
• Receipt of Child Tax Credit, with an annual income of LESS than £16,190 and NOT in receipt of Working Tax Credit
• Receipt of the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
• Receipt of support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Receipt of Universal Credit