At King's Leadership Academy Bolton, we are committed to ensuring every child has access to the support they need to thrive. Registering for Free School Meals (FSM) not only helps families with the cost of school meals but also enables the Academy to receive valuable Pupil Premium funding to enhance pupils' education.
If your child is eligible, they can receive a free school meal every day, potentially saving your household up to £418 per child, per year.
In addition, the Academy may receive up to £1,300 per eligible pupil each year through Pupil Premium funding. This funding helps us to provide additional academic support, enrichment opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and resources that benefit eligible students.
Even if your child brings a packed lunch or chooses not to have a school meal, we still encourage you to apply, as the additional funding directly supports their education.
Your child may qualify for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium if you or your partner receive any of the following:
Universal Credit
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child Tax Credit (provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual household income is £16,190 or less)
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after eligibility for Working Tax Credit ends)
When you submit a Free School Meals application, you are also applying for Pupil Premium on behalf of your child’s school.
You can quickly and securely check whether your child is eligible by using the Free School Meals Eligibility Checking System (ECS).
The online check only takes a few minutes, and if your child is eligible, the Academy will be notified so that we can process your application and ensure your child receives the support they are entitled to.
If you need any assistance with your application or are unsure whether you qualify, please don't hesitate to contact the Academy office. We're always happy to help.