Pupils are eligible for free school meals if their parents receive one or more qualifying benefits.
If you think your child may be entitled to free school meals, contact your school to apply.
Pupil Premium is additional funding that schools can claim, based on the number of pupils within the school who are eligible for free school meals. See our eligibility for free school meals and pupil premium web pages for further information.
Tax-free childcare
The Government offer up to £2,000 a year of tax-free childcare to help lower costs. Visit Get tax free childcare (GOV.UK) to see if you are eligible.
School uniforms
We have a list of local services that can help with school uniform costs. The Family Information Service has a list of suggestions and services that can support in purchasing school uniforms. Visit the Paying for school uniforms web pages.
Funded early education
Early Learning for 2 year olds (formerly known as FEET)
Some 2 year olds can get up to 15 hours of funded early education and childcare a week, for 38 weeks a year.
You can check if your child is eligible on our Early learning for 2 year olds page.
Funded early education for 3 and 4 year olds
All 3 and 4 year olds can get up to 15 hours of funded early education and childcare a week, for 38 weeks a year.
Find out more, including other funding options, on the Who can get funded childcare page.
More childcare funding options
Find out more, and how to apply, on the Who can get funded childcare page.