Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are automatically entitled to have a free hot meal.

In addition, KS2 families who are receiving the relevant benefits may also be eligible for free school meals. 

You can register to have your eligibility for Free School Meals checked automatically. This can be done by applying online through: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/

Please register, even if your child is currently receiving a free meal because they are in Key Stage 1, as there is Pupil Premium funding available to the school for children entitled to FSM.

Qualifying benefits are:

• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of state Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit