You can claim Free School Meals for any child who normally lives with you and who is classed as being under your parental care. To get Free School Meals you must receive one of the following benefits:
Universal Credit (and your net combined household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax).
Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit or Income-based Job Seekers Allowance.
Income-related Employment Support Allowance.
Child Tax Credit Only (With No Working Tax Credit) and your Annual Taxable Income does not exceed £16,190.
Please visit www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals for more information. Alternatively, please ask at pupil reception for an application form.