To be eligible for free school meals for your child in Tonbridge and Malling, you must receive certain benefits. If your child is under 19 and in full-time education, you may qualify if you are receiving one of the following means-tested benefits:
| Benefits for Eligibility |
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| Income Support |
| Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance |
| Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also receiving Working Tax Credit) |
| Working Tax Credit (only if your annual income is less than £16,190) |
| Universal Credit (with a monthly earnings threshold of less than £616) |
You can apply for free school meals online at Kent County Council. For further details, check the application page. It's great to take this step, as it can help reduce food costs significantly during your child's schooling.