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These schools are part of the John Milton Academy Trust. Click on the school's logo to visit their website.

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Applying for Free School Meals

Free School Meals

The quickest way to apply is to complete the on-line form available on Suffolk County Council’s web-site:
https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals/
Alternatively you can call 0345 606 6067. On receipt of the application, Suffolk County Council will check for entitlement through a secure Electronic Checking System.

You can apply for all your children within the same application.  All you require is your National Insurance number, date of birth and surname.

Your child maybe entitled to receive free school meals if you are entitled to receive one of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance
  • Income related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit but not the Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenues & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
  • If you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work less hours per week
  • Universal Credit

Savings for your Family

You could save around £350 per year if your child qualifies for free school meals. 

Our School will Receive Extra Funding

For every child registered for a free school meal, the school will receive Government funding to spend on extra resources. This is known as Pupil Premium and is worth £985 per child.
If you are registered for Free School Meals you could also apply for assistance with the cost of school trips, uniform and music tuition.
Please note that if your child is already in receipt of Free School Meals you need not apply again when you join Stowupland; the school will be informed of those who are currently eligible.

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