Universal Primary Free School Meals (Wales)
Paid by Welsh Government · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 6 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
All primary school children in Wales can now access Universal Primary Free School Meals, rolled out between September 2022 and September 2024.
https://www.gov.wales/free-school-meals
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.gov.wales
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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