Your child could be eligible for free school meals if you or your partner receive a qualifying benefit from this list:

• income support
• income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• the Guarantee Credit element of State Pension Credit
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of less than £16,190
• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit

If you do not receive benefits

Children attending Malden Oaks up  to Year 11 can get free school meals if your household income is below a specific amount.

• Households with one child: Your household income must be less than £31,200.
• Households with 2 or more children: Your household income must be less than £34,800.

You can also check whether your family qualifies here

If you are eligible to apply, regardless of which borough you live in, you should complete this form 
 

After you apply

• If they decide that you qualify - they will let you and Malden Oaks know and the entitlement will start straight away.
• On some occasions, they may need to contact you for further information to assess your application.