From September 2026, the Department for Education has made some changes to the way that Free School Meals are allocated. All families and children will need to be rechecked to ascertain whether they can still receive this entitlement.

We urge all parents to complete an application for their child(ren) as soon as possible. If you have more than one child at school, you will need to complete an application for each child.

Please select the link below. This will take you to an online form where you can enter your details which will enable a check to take place. You will need to enter your name, date of birth and National Insurance/NASS details.

Apply for free school meals | Instructions – Wigan Council

The earlier this is completed, the sooner you will know if your child is eligible to access free school meals for 2026-2027.