Applying for free school meals

The Department for Education (DfE) is introducing changes to the national free school meals (FSM) eligibility criteria from September.

All families currently entitled to FSM must reapply to continue receiving the benefit in September, as transitional protections* will end at the end of this school year (July 2026).

Also, the DfE are expanding FSM eligibility so many more families may now be eligible. We are therefore asking ALL parents and carers to apply over the summer.

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, they will receive a free school meal

through the universal infant free school meals scheme. However, we still need you to apply as it can help the school receive additional funding to support pupils.

What you need to do

All families are requested to check eligibility by 1 September 2026, please use this link: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/pp-extendlearning/     

It is important that you apply, as this will enable the school to receive additional funding that provides extra support and benefit to children.