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Free school meals test page

Expanding free school meals eligibility

From September 2026 all households receiving Universal Credit, regardless of household income, will qualify for free school meals.

If you have already applied for free school meals and your child has been confirmed as eligible, you do not need to apply again. We will recheck your claim and tell your child's school before the start of the new September 2026 term.

Apply for free school meals

Check if your child can get free school meals and find out how to apply.

Free school meals related support

Free transport to school, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and Pupil Premium funding for the school.