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Free School Meals

Parents & carers · Warmley Park School & College

Free school meals

Find out whether your child is eligible for free school meals, how to apply, and our guidance on healthy snacks during the school day.

Free school meals

Your child may be eligible for free school meals. For every child who qualifies, the school also receives additional funding (Pupil Premium) to further support their education.

For further information or support, please contact Aimee Nicholson, our Family Support Worker: Aimee.nicholson1@warmleyparkschool.org.uk

Eligibility

You may qualify if you or your partner receive any of the following

Automatic entitlement

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All infants in state-funded schools are automatically entitled to receive a healthy, nutritious free school meal. This ensures every child starting their school journey has the energy they need to focus and grow.

Reception

Year 1

Year 2

How to apply

Apply online

Apply for free school meals

Checking eligibility is fast and completely confidential. Approved applications secure daily healthy meals for your child and extra pupil funding for Warmley Park School.

What happens next

1

Check eligibility online

Click the button to access the official GOV.UK portal. Enter your details to receive an instant check of your benefit criteria status.

2

School notified automatically

Once your application is confirmed, our school administration office will automatically receive the secure notification directly from the local authority.

3

Nutritious daily meals start

Free school meals will begin instantly for your child in our school dining hall, served discreetly with absolute privacy and respect.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Free school meals cannot be granted until a completed application has been received and approved
  • Entitlement cannot be backdated

Please note

Free school meals cannot be granted until a completed application has been received and approved.

Entitlement cannot be backdated — please apply as soon as possible if you think you may be eligible.

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal. The school will be informed automatically if your child qualifies under this scheme.

Dietary requirements

Special diets

Special diets are an integral part of our catering provision — whether as a result of an ethical or religious belief, a food intolerance, or an allergy. To register a special diet requirement, please complete and return the special diets form to the school as soon as possible.

Our Dietary Promise