How does it work?

1. First, check if you qualify –please check the list below.

2. Registering is really quick and easy - if you think you qualify, then do any of the following:

• Download the form below
• Ring the school office 01342 715412 for advice
• Visit the school office and ask for a form
• Visit www.westsussex.gov.uk (search for Free School Meals application) for more information.

3. If you want your child to have a free, healthy meal at lunchtime that’s great –they will get the freemeal (saving you more than £450 a year), extra benefits and the school gets £1320 extra.

4. If you don’t want your child to have the school meals,they can continue as normal –as long as you qualify and are registered, the school still gets £1320 extra.

Do you qualify?

You can register your child for Free School Meals if you get any of these benefits:

• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190
• Working Tax Credit run-on(paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999•The guarantee element of Pension Credit

Come and talk to us if you’re not sure.