Free School Meals / School Uniform Grants

09 June 2021

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS / SCHOOL UNIFORM GRANT 

We would urge all families who think they may be eligible for free school meals to apply now online. The application process can take a number of weeks so it is advised that families apply as soon as possible for next year. 

Just to make you aware that the greater the percentage of free school meals a school has the higher the level of funding which is available for schools. Families who are eligible for free school meals can then choose whether they want to avail of the free school meals service or provide a lunch for their child. 

Applications for Free School Meals/School Uniform/Physical Education Clothing Allowance can now be made online for School Year 2021/22. All parents and guardians, including new applicants will need to apply online. You STILL need to apply if you have done so in previous years. 

Please visit https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals-uniform-grants?fbclid=IwAR2aljWFdX9dFed0xVH6pC-K9v5FukjoSpJNg42S0yv1EyyQ8vDS2fIOPNU to apply. 

You will also find more information about the process at this link. They also have a dedicated helpdesk if you have any queries or difficulties accessing the online application. The helpdesk can be contacted on 02890 418044 from 9am to 4.30pm or you can email [email protected]

Yours sincerely,

Mrs K Taylor