Free School Meals - who can claim?

If you live in Caerphilly and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child.

  • Income support
  • Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and their annual income does not exceed £16,190. (HM Revenue and Customs are responsible for assessing the level of annual income.)
  • Guarantee element of State Pension Credit.
  • Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.Universal Credit

Go to the Caerphilly County Borough Council website to apply for free school meals.

Last modified: Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 4:38 PM