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From September 2026, the Government is expanding Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility. All families receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals. To ensure your child receives this support, parents and carers must complete the FSM application form below.
All pupils in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 will continue to receive a free school lunch under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme. However, if you receive Universal Credit, you must still complete the FSM form, as your child may also qualify for Pupil Premium.
Free School Meal eligibility criteria
Your child will be eligible for Free School Meals if your household receives any Universal Credit award, regardless of income.
FSM eligibility includes families receiving:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- Income‑based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income‑related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit (without Working Tax Credit) and with an annual income below £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run‑on (paid for 4 weeks after stopping work)
Pupil Premium eligibility criteria
Pupil Premium is additional funding to support children’s learning and wellbeing. It is not automatically linked to the expanded FSM offer. If your child is eligible, you can access support with paying for uniform, school visits and residentials.
Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium if you receive:
- Universal Credit and your household’s earned income is below £7,400 per year (after tax and not including benefits)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Income based Employment and Support Allowance
- The guaranteed element of the State Pension Credit
- Parents with No Recourse to Public Funds – please contact the school to apply under this criteria
Your child is also eligible for Pupil Premium Plus if they are:
- Looked after by the local authority
- Adopted from care
- Under a Special Guardianship Order, Child Arrangements Order or Residence Order
Services Support premium eligibility
This funding is provided by the Department for Education to support children whose parents serve in the Armed Forces. The purpose is to help schools offer pastoral and academic support for service families where needed. In our school this is via our Pupil Mentor and our SEND support team. If your child requires any support, please contact our Pupil Mentor and SEND team via email to the school office. Please note that unfortunately the Services Support Premium does not fund school uniform or other school expenses such as visits.
Next steps:
Please complete the FSM and Pupil Premium application form if:
- You receive Universal Credit
- Your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and you receive Universal Credit
If your child may be eligible for the Pupil Premium Plus or Service Support Premium, please contact the school office.
