About free school meals
If you receive certain benefits, your child or children may be eligible for free school meals. Free school meals provide nutritious lunch options to support your child's learning and well-being.
Who is eligible for free school meals
Your child may be eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit element)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
How to apply if your child attends a school that is not in Knowsley
If your child attends a school (including attending school based sixth forms) that is outside the Knowsley borough then find out how to apply for school meals here.
Remember
- You can only apply for free school meals after your child has been enrolled at their relevant school.
- If your child is eligible for free school meals, they will receive a free lunch every day they attend school.
out of borough schools online form