Free school meals and milk

Milk is free for all pupils up to the age of five in nursery units.

You are eligible for free school meals and milk if you receive:

  • Income Support (IS)
  • income based Jobseeker’s Allowance (IBJSA)
  • support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 
  • Child Tax Credit, providing that you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) does not exceed £14,495
  • guarantee element of State Pension Credit.

Eligible children will get either a free two-course meal or items of an equivalent value (up to £1.80 for primary schools and up to £2.05 for secondary schools) if there is a cash cafeteria service.

How to apply
To apply for free meals or milk for children who are going to a Derbyshire County Council school you need to complete form FM1.

When applying you will need to send written proof of the benefits you receive. Form FM1 gives details of the proof of entitlement required.

If your child attends a Derbyshire County Council school, you should apply to Derbyshire County Council no matter where you live.

Application forms can be obtained from your local school or Call Derbyshire. If you want help with your application then contact our Student Finance Service

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