To apply for free school meals for your child in Hillingdon, you will need to contact your child's school directly. They can provide specific information on how to access these meals, as the method may vary depending on the school's catering arrangements.
For children from low-income families, eligibility is based on recieving certain benefits. Here's a quick overview of benefits that qualify for free school meals:
| Benefit | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Income support | Must be currently receiving |
| Income-based jobseeker's allowance | Must be currently receiving |
| Income-related employment and support allowance | Must be currently receiving |
| Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 | Must be currently receiving |
| Guaranteed element of pension credit | Must be currently receiving |
| Child tax credit (with annual income under £16,190) | Must not be receiving working tax credit |
| Working tax credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after stopping qualifying) | Must be currently receiving |
| Universal credit (with household income under £7,400 after tax) | Must be currently receiving |
If you have any further questions, I recommend checking out the detailed information on Hillingdon's free school meals page.