Free School Meals
Changes to Free School Meal Eligibility from 6th of
April 2009
From 6 April 2009 there will
be a change to the income ‘threshold’, which forms part of the ‘Tax
Credit’ free school meal eligibility category. The new
threshold figure will be £16,040.
Am I Eligible For Free School Meals?
Children whose parents/guardians/carers
receive the following support payments are entitled to receive free
school meals:
It should be noted that children who receive
“education suitable for children who have not attained compulsory
school age” will still need to satisfy the additional requirement
of “receiving education both before and after the lunch period”,
before being eligible to receive free school meals.
If You Think You Are Eligible
All you have to do is phone the number below and we will let you
know if the Children in your care are entitled to Free School
Meals.
Free School Meals Helpline - 01625 374777
We will assess your claim over the phone using our eligibility
checker to confirm your entitlement; if successful your claim will
begin the same day.
What Happens Next?
Your entitlement will begin on the day your fully completed
application form with the required proof of eligibility is received
at the Customer Contact Centre, Middlewich, not the date you become
eligible to any of the stated benefits. Claims will NOT be
backdated. A letter of entitlement will be issued to you
by this office.
How Are The Arrangements Reviewed?
Eligibility for free school meals is reviewed periodically and
providing you are still eligible your claim will be renewed
automatically. It may be necessary for parents/carers to re-apply
completing an application form; this will be sent out to you if
required.
You must notify the Customer Contact Centre, Middlewich:-
- If you stop receiving any of the stated benefits or commence
receiving Working Tax Credit
- Your child changes school or leaves school
- You change your address
Address Details
Main Office:
Free School Meals,
PO BOX 314,
Middlewich,
Cheshire CW7 9EJ.
Telephone: Cheshire East - 01625 374777
Fax: 01606 274338
Email: freeschoolmeals@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Or
Any Cheshire Maintained School