Could your child be entitled to Free School Meals?

If you are claiming the following benefits you may be able to apply for FSM;

• Income Support
• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
• Child Tax Credit
• National Asylum Seekers Support
• Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance

(Unfortunately you cannot claim FSM if you are claiming Working Tax Credit.)

It's easy to apply at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or by telephoning the Free School Meals team on 01629 536481.

Even if you would prefer your child to have sandwiches instead of a school dinner, it is important that you apply. The school receives a pupil premium for every child eligible for FSM so you would be supporting the school's finances.