There are 2 types of Free School Meals:
• Universal Free School Meals – every child from the beginning of Reception until the
end of Year 2 is eligible to a hot meal through a government funded scheme
regardless of individual financial circumstances. You do not need to apply for this
your childs school will make the appropriate arrangements for this.
• Income Related Free School Meals – It is still essential that if you are entitled to
income related free school meals you apply, as greater benefits will be
received for your child, your child’s school and yourself.
