Free School Meals (FSM) and Vouchers
Currently, under the government scheme, all children of primary school age can receive free school meals.
How to apply for free school meals (FSM)
- We ask all parents to also complete the Waltham Forest Free School Meal Entitlement check
- Please click the link to visit the Waltham Forest website http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Education-grants-free-school-meals.aspx
How to inform school of my FSM status
- Please complete the form to upload the evidence.
FSM evidence
Am I entitled to Edenred Vouchers
Free School Meal entitlement has to be applied for and is based upon the household receiving one of the following benefits:
· Income Support
· Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
· Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
· Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
· The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
· Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act, 1999
· Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
· Universal Credit, with a household income of less than £7,400 per year (after tax and not including any benefits you receive)
How do I apply for Edrenred vouchers
We want to ensure that every child who is entitled, receive the Edenred vouchers, please register for Free School Meals Status using the link below.
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/free-school-meals
The FSM status will ensure they receive the Free Edenred supermarket vouchers.
My Edenred vouchers are not working
- Please contact Edenred directly - Edenred Childcare Vouchers Login & Eligibility | Edenred
I have yet to receive my Edenred vouchers
- Speak to the school office to confirm the status of your child's free school status
- Please be patient as the system takes time to process