Payments

School dinners are £2.75. You can pay for these via Arbor.

Is your child entitled to free school meals?

As you may be aware, school meals will be available for children free of charge whilst they are attending school in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

All schools receive premium funding for each child in receipt of free school meals which is used for extra support in class, educational equipment and enrichment activities. It is therefore vitally important to the school and the children's education for all parents that are entitled to free school meals apply for it. Even if your child is in Reception Year, Year 1 or Year 2 and receive free school meals automatically.

https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/354/free_school_meals

• If you have children under 19 years old and still in full time education, they may be entitled to a free school meal if you get:

• Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
• Income Support
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based)
• The Guarantee element of Pension Credit
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit run-one paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit 

• You will not be entitled to free school meals if you get any element of Working Tax Credit or if your annual household income (as assessed by HMRC) is more than £16,190.