Free school meals are available to all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. They are also available to some older children according to family income and to Nursery children who attend through the Governments free 15 hour provision sessions.. It’s important to register for entitlement to free school meals, even if your child has a packed lunch or is in a younger class – this is so we can receive additional funding (called the pupil premium) which we can use to help your child.
Children are entitled to Free School Meals if their parents, carers or guardians receive any of the following:
Income support
Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance
Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
The Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
Support under part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child Tax Credit, if you have an annual taxable income (as assessed by H M Revenue and Customs) which does not exceed £16,190
Contact Liverpoo Benefits Service on 0151 233 3000
Visit a One Stop Shop - the nearest one to school is in Wavertree: Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LP
Visit your local housing office
Work out what benefits you may be entitled to by using this on-line benefit calculator.
Call HMRC Tax Credit helpline (0845 300 3900) or visit their website; or
Contact Turn2Us – a charitable service that helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.
The Liverpool City Council website has more information about free school meals.
Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch which are eaten in the main hall. Download our Guide to Healthy Packed Lunches.
Packed lunches should be in a secure named container. No sweets are allowed – instead, we encourage lots of fruit or vegetables. Water is available for children who choose a packed lunch.
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