Children whose parents receive the following support payments are entitled to receive free school meals:

• Income Support (IS)
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
• An income-related employment and support allowance
• The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit (PCGC)
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by Inland Revenue that does not exceed £16,190
• Universal Credit and have an income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue that does not exceed £7,400.

Please note: if you receive Working Tax Credit you will not be entitled to free school meals.