Free school meals could save families up to £450 a year per child; a much needed financial boost due to the cost of living increasing. School meals can also save you time and provide peace of mind that your child is enjoying a healthy, fresh, and nutritious meal at lunchtime. 

If you receive certain benefits, your child could also qualify for free school meals during all school years. To qualify you must be receiving:

• 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 (£616.67 per month)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guarantee element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit, provided you are also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household gross income that does not exceed £16,190 (as assessed by HMRC)
• Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

It is a simple application process and usually processed within five working days from being received.

Please head to to the North Yorkshire County Council website to find out more before completing the following application form.

If you wish to discuss this further or require any assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to the school - admin@selbyhigh.co.uk