Free School Meals and Travel Assistance
Your child might be eligible if you access:
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
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Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
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Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
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Working Tax Credit run-on
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Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)
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If your child is currently eligible, a free school meal will be provided. For any child offered a place who is eligible for pupil premium (i.e. who has been eligible for free school meals and travel assistance) we will provide:
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Confidentiality - about financial arrangements with regard to your child.
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SVS has someone you can talk to privately about any financial concerns.
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To apply for SMBC free school meals (FSM) or Travel Assistance, kindly request the relevant form from the Reception.