Free school meals
Free School Meals Pilots
Local authorities and Primary Care Trusts in deprived areas have been invited
to express an interest in taking part in a two year pilot which will look at
the health and educational benefits of free school meals. Three local
authorities will take part in the pilot. Two will trial free school
lunches to all primary school children while in the third area the eligibility
rules will be extended. Volunteers are also being sought to act as control
groups where current free school meal eligibility will be maintained.
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Free School Meals Pilot letter (sent to Directors of Children's Services and Chief Executives of Primary Care Trusts)
From 6 April 2008, children whose parents receive:
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Income Support
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income-based Jobseekers Allowance
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an income-related employment and support allowance (this benefit will be introduced from 27 October 2008)
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support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income that does not exceed £15 575 (as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
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the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
will be entitled to receive free school meals.
Use the links below to access the full guidance for this and previous years:
- DCSF Free School Meals FSM Eligibility Checking System — DCSF Hub
- Changes to free school meal eligibility criteria from 6 April 2008
Free board and lodging during residential trips
From 6 April 2008, children whose parents receive:
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Income Support
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income-based Jobseekers Allowance
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support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income that does not exceed £15 575 (as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
will be entitled to receive free board and lodging during residential school trips.
Use the link below to access the full guidance:
Last updated: 08 January 2009
