Important information for your 2022-23 application for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance
Dear parents/carers,
Free School Meals / School Uniform / Physical Education Clothing applications for 2022/23 school year can now be made online by clicking the link below.
We would urge all families who think they may be eligible for free school meals to apply now online. The application process can take approximately 4 weeks so it is advised that families apply as soon as possible for next year. It is vital that all applications are submitted by 31st July 2022 to qualify for Free School Meals payment for September 2022.
Just to make you aware that the greater the percentage of free school meals a school has the higher the level of funding that 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 packed lunch for their child.
The process has changed for 2022/23 and you are now required to register and create an account before applying.
The application must be made by the person receiving benefits who is named on the Proof of Benefit Letter / Tax Credits Award Notice / Universal Credit Payments Breakdown.
Please include in your application all children for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College.
Please note the application form works best with an up-to-date web browser (the software you use to access the internet). If you are using an old web browser or if it is out of date, the page may not display properly.
Click the link below to apply: https://freeschoolmealsanduniforms.eani.org.uk/
Am I eligible?
To be eligible, you must be in receipt of one of the following:
- Income Support;
- Income Based Jobseekers’ Allowance;
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable household income of £16,190 or less;
- Universal Credit with net household earnings not exceeding £14,000 per year.
- Or, you are an Asylum Seeker supported by the Home Office Asylum Support Assessment Team (ASAT).
What documentation do I need?
When applying, you will be asked to upload proof that you are receiving a qualifying benefit - such as your Tax Credits Award Notice or your Universal Credit Payments breakdown or your Proof of Benefit letter (if you are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Related Employment and Support Allowance or the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit).
What else do I need?
You will need your National Insurance Number; your childrens’ names, dates of births and schools they will be attending; your address, e-mail and telephone number; your bank or building society account and sort code.
It is vital that all applications are submitted by 31st July 2022 to qualify for Free School Meals payment for September 2022.
If you have any questions about Free School Meals please contact Mrs Taylor directly.
Many thanks,
Mrs K Taylor