Free school meals application

Want to apply for free school meals for your child or children?

If you have read the pages in this section and you wish to apply for free school meals for your child or children you can use the forms on this page to apply.

You can apply for free school meals by doing one of the following:

• completing the on-line free school meals application form
• print the free school meals application form provided in PDF format
• obtain a free school meals application form from your child(ren)'s school, or
• from the Customer Service Centre

If you are not used to completing forms our Customer Service Centre will gladly complete your free school meals application form on your behalf. Their contact details are on this page.

Data Protection statement:

The information you give us on a free school meals application form will be placed on a computer and used for the purpose of ascertaining your child(ren)'s eligibility for free school meals. If you submit an application you will be giving your consent to the transfer of your information to other government agencies and Schools.

Warning: the giving of false information may lead to legal proceedings.

What happens next?

• when we receive your free school meals application form your benefit details will be checked
• once your free school meals eligibility is confirmed your application will be authorised
• a letter will be sent to you confirming your free school meals award
• your child(ren)'s school(s) will also be informed