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Llangynidr Primary School

Universal Free School Meals

All primary school pupils in Wales are now entitled to receive a free school meal every school day. 

This is part of the Welsh Government's Universal Primary Free School Meals programme.  This includes all children from Reception to Year 6.

A healthy school meal supports children's wellbeing, concentration and learning, while also helping families with the cost of living.  

Why should I still apply for free school meals?


  • Registering for Free School Meals might also qualify you for other help and assistance e.g School Essentials Grant (help with school unform, equipment and other educational costs).
  • Help your school to benefit from additional funding to support learners.

If you qualify for any of the following, you can apply: 

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The Guaranteed Element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit only, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual household income does not exceed £16,190
  • Universal Credit, provided your annual net earned household income is less than £7,400 (excluding benefits)
  • A Working Tax Credit run-on payment received for four weeks after employment has ended or working hours have been reduced below 16 hours per week 

If you think you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply even if your child already receives a free school meal through the Universal Primary Free School Meals scheme.


If you think you may be eligible, please follow this link for more information and to apply. 

For other advice and information for parents on financial and other support, click here.

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