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

• Completing the online free school meals application form
• Printing the free school meals application form provided in PDF format
• Obtaining a free school meals application form from your child or children's school
• Contacting the Customer Service Centre
• Contacting the Free School Meals team

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

Data protection statement:

The information you give to us on a free school meals application form will be placed on a computer and used for the purpose of ascertaining your child's or children'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 free school meal eligibility will be checked online
• Once your free school meals are confirmed your application will be authorised
• A letter will be sent to you confirming your free school meals award
• Your child's or children's school will also be informed

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