Please see information below from Newcastle City Council, your child will receive Universal Free School Meals until the end of Year 2, however we recommend you make an application now to check your eligibility for Free School Meals.
Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals through a variety of different eligibility criteria.
Newcastle City Council operates an Apply Once process for Free School Meals. During your child's academic life, you will only ever have to apply once for Free School Meals while they attend a Newcastle school.
Your child and their school may be able to get extra help if you receive one of the qualifying benefits below. We encourage all parents to apply for Free School Meals during their Reception Year, so Newcastle City Council can assess whether your child and their school can receive this extra help. Even if your child does not want to take up a cooked meal during the school day, your school can still receive this additional help.
