https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims
Free School Meals You can still apply through https://www.stockport.gov.uk/free-school-meals or you can use the new above link, the benefit of using the system is:
OFSM provides a simple online form for a parent or carer to fill out then automates the entire process by which an application can be made and a decision notified. Instead of taking days or weeks it takes minutes or even seconds. The children get their free meals - and often other benefits like uniform grants - and schools and academies get their Pupil Premium.
Your child might be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guarantee element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Apply online for Free School Meals
Why Register?
- No lengthy forms or application processes
- Instant indication of eligibility
- Extra funding for school under the Pupil Premium Grant
- Free food for your child with no stigma, due to our cashless system
- Auto checks for new eligibility – no need to reapply if you change circumstances