Free School Meals
Free school meals could save families significant amounts per child; a much needed financial boost due to the cost of living increasing. School meals can also save you time and provide peace of mind that your child is enjoying a healthy, fresh, and nutritious meal at lunchtime.
If you receive certain benefits, your child could qualify free school meals during all school years. To qualify you must be receiving:
- Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than ÂŁ7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods (ÂŁ616.67 per month)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guarantee element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit, provided you are also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household gross income that does not exceed ÂŁ16,190 (as assessed by HMRC)
- Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
If you wish to discuss this, further or require any assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to the school – [email protected]
About Us
Bedale High School is a high performing coeducational, community school situated on Fitzalan Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, England. Our Core Values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion ensure that our students operate in a nurturing school environment and go on to achieve great success at the end of year 11.
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