How to Apply for Free School Meals in Ealing

Is Your Child Eligible?

Who is eligible for free school meals?

Free school meals are available to pupils in receipt of, or whose parents are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits:

• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)

• 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 guarantee 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 four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

 

How to Apply

You can apply online in just a few minutes:

Step 1: Go to the Ealing Free School Meals Application page
Step 2: Click on Apply for free school meals
Step 3: Log in or create an account

Step 4: Complete the form with your details

Need help? Contact Ealing Council on 020 8825 5566 or speak to a member of the school office.

 

What Happens Next?

Ealing Council will check eligibility and notify you and the school.