Pupil Premiums & Free School Meals

Free school meals and travel assistance

“Free School Meals are a program that provides free, healthy meals to disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they receive a nutritious meal at school, which is intended to help them concentrate, learn, and achieve” (Gov.uk)

“Providing travel arrangements for eligible students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), to ensure they can attend their school safely and effectively.” (Sandwell Council TAS)

Your child might be eligible if you access:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance

• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit

• 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)

• Working Tax Credit run-on

• Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

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) the correct procedure will be adhered to. 

To apply for SMBC free school meals (FSM) or Travel Assistance, kindly request the relevant form from the reception.