wHAT ARE fREE SCHOOL MEALS?

Free school meals are available to children of families who are on a low income or receive certain benefits.

who qualifies?

Boys whose parents/carers receive one of the following benefits are entitled.

• Income Support
• Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
• The guaranteed element of the State Pension Credit
• Income-related employment and support allowances
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190

If your child qualifies for free school meals but takes a packed lunch, it’s still important that you tell us and submit a free school meals application, as this will enable us to claim Pupil Premium funding on their behalf.

how are these provided at agsb?

Years 7-11: Your child will be allocated £3.15/day which will be uploaded daily onto their lunch card.
Sixth Form students will be given a weekly allowance.

How do I apply?

If you think you are entitled to receive FSM for your child, please use the following link to apply.