Free School Meal Entitlement
FSM students will be able to purchase a meal deal or anything up to the value of £2.68 at lunch time (extra items at breakfast, lunch or break time snacks can be purchased if students have additional funds on their WisePay account).
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.
Check if your child can get free school meals in England and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website.
- To apply for free school meals if you live in Bromley please follow this link: Free School Meal Application Bromley.
- To apply for free school meals if you live in a different local authority, please follow this link: Apply for Free School Meals Government Website
If your child is eligible for free school meals, they’ll also qualify for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme. Food vouchers may also be available through the Household Support Fund. Find out more by contacting your local council.