Free School Meals

Application for Free Meal Provision - click here

Those students entitled to free school meals receive a daily allowance of £3.19 which can only be used for the meal deal. The amount is automatically put on to the student’s School Gateway account every day. Parents can additionally top the account up should the student wish to purchase anything at break time.

Free school meals are available to children whose parents or carers are currently receiving one of the following benefits:

TARGETED ELIGIBILITY

Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit.

Parents with No Recourse to Public Funds contact your school about how to apply under this criteria.

EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY

Universal Credit with an annual net earned household income over £7,400

Application form for temporary free school meals from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)

If you believe that your child is entitled to free school meals, please complete the application form fully and return it to The Highcrest Academy. We will then pass the details on to Buckinghamshire Council who then check eligibility for the parent/carer.

Any queries, please contact Mrs Ali at sali@highcrestacademy.org.uk