Applying for Free School Meals
Applying for Free School Meals
School meals for all children in Reception and Yrs 1 & 2 are free, regardless of your household income.
However, the government gives the school an additional £1,300 Pupil Premium funding for every child, in either key stage, who qualifies for Free School Meals because their parents/carers are in receipt of any of these benefits:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support from NASS (National Asylum Support Service) under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run-on
- Universal Credit.
Pupil Premium money is used for individually targeted support for your child's education.
Hillcrest also gives children on Pupil Premium 20% reduction on the cost of all school trips and visits.
It's easy to find out whether you qualify - click here to go straight to the website where you will get an immediate answer. If you would like help with your application please contact the school office.