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Education & training
In-kind support
region · England
Free School Meals (England)
Free school meals
Paid by Department for Education (DfE) / local councils · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
Where this comes from
From the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals, regardless of household earnings.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
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Not human-checked
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme (England)
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Not human-checked
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