- Eskdale Academy
Important Notice - Free School Meals
Good morning! Hope everyone is well.
Our pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 have been in receipt of a universal free school meal, regardless of income levels.
However, universal free school meals will not be part of the voucher scheme. Those parents that think they may be eligible to apply for a FSM due to low income must now apply to HBC in order to receive a FSM voucher through the new scheme.
Families who are already in receipt of a FSM for children in years 3 and above who have younger siblings need to apply to HBC for those children too.
Your child may be eligible if you are in receipt of any of the following:
Income support
Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income related employment support
Support under part VI of the immigration act
Guaranteed element of pension credit
Child tax credit (provided you’re not entitled to working tax credits and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
Universal credit if you apply after 1 April 2018 and household income is less than £7,400
You can apply online via the Hartlepool Council Website
https://hartlepool-self.achieveservice.com/service/Free_School_Meals___apply
Once eligibility has been confirmed school will be notified.
Thank you
Stay safe!