Free School Meals
We appreciate that for some families, household income may be an issue. At Reddish Vale, we want to ensure that all our parents and carers are aware of the availability of Free School Meals to those who are eligible.
Free school meals eligibility
Pupils at the school can receive free school meals up to the value of £2.50 per day if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Universal Credit (provided your household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax and not including any benefits you get)
- income related Employment and Support Allowance
- income based Job Seekers Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit only with an income of less than £16,190
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
If you have a query about free school meals you can email benefitsfsm@stockport.gov.uk
What difference does applying for Free School Meals make?
Reddish Vale want to ensure all our families receive the support they are entitled to. Being eligible for Free School Meals will ensure your child receives a meal at lunch time every day whilst in school.
Reddish Vale also receives additional funding for every eligible pupil who is registered for free school meals. Pupil premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation.
If you don’t wish for your child to have school meals that is fine – you can still register for Free School Meals and this will mean Reddish Vale will still receive the additional funding to support our pupils.
To apply for free school meals, please click here
You will need your National Insurance Number.
If you have a query about free school meals you can email benefitsfsm@stockport.gov.uk.