Free School Meals

Free School Meals

Please see the letters below for further information regarding the changes to Free School Meals from September 2026

website information for schools free school meals.pdf

   

faqs for parents 29 06 26.pdf

  

The free school meals allowance in Sheffield is £3.00 from September 2025.

For children eligible for this it allows them buy lunch up to that value at lunchtime (it cannot be used at break times etc.).

 

Its not "just" about free lunch!

School  receives additional money for children in receipt of Free School Meals. This is called Pupil Premium funding.

This funding allows us to provide additional resources in school to support the progress of your child.

To to claim this, go directly to the Sheffield City Council site below. 

Sheffield City Council - Apply for Free School Meals 

More information on Free School Meals in Sheffield

www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/school-meals

 

Its not "just" about free lunch!

School  receives additional money for children in receipt of Free School Meals. This is called Pupil Premium funding.

This funding allows us to provide additional resources in school to support the progress of your child.

 

Other Information

Universal Free School Meals

If a child attends a primary school and is in Reception/Key Stage 1, they are entitled to ‘universal infant free school meals’ regardless of their parent/carer’s income.

 

Lunch Debt, Rising Hardship & Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

lunch debt information march 2023.pdf