Do you get any of these benefits?

• Universal Credit - with an annual earned income of no more than £7,400 after tax
• 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 guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190

If so, you could have the right to Free School Meals

& the Pupil Premium benefits that go with this!

What will I get with Free School Meals & Pupil Premium?

You’ll get:

•    free school meals (packed or hot)
•    free school clubs/activities
•    subsidised residential stays/school trips
•    free transport for school activities/trips
•    support with learning
•    help with buying school uniform

You don’t need to give proof of benefits with your application.  They will automatically check official records (DWP, HMRC & Home Office) & ask you for further information if they need it.

You will then get Free School Meals until you don’t qualify anymore & Pupil Premium benefits for up to 6 years after that.  You are, of course, expected to inform Norfolk County Council of any changes though, & they will check as well.

How do I apply?

Online application to Norfolk County Council is easy.  Please see the link below.

Please let the school know if you are making an application.

What if I don't know what benefits I'm entitled to?

You can do a quick check on one of the approved benefits calculator sites recommended on the Government benefits calculator web page:

Turn2us                                                Entitledto

More information & calculators are also available from these sites:

Citizens Advice Bureau                 Moneysaving Expert