Also called the School Essentials Grant.

Who can apply

To apply, you must be claiming either:

• Income Support,
• Jobseeker's Allowance (income-based),
• Employment Support Allowance (income related),
• Child Tax Credit, with a household income of £16,190 or less,
• Pension Credit (guarantee element), or
• Universal Credit with net household earnings of less than £7,400.

If you get free school meals due to transitional protection, you will only be eligible if you meet the criteria.

If you meet the criteria, please complete the School Essentials Grant application form. We will check if you are entitled to this payment with the Department for Work and Pensions.

If you receive Working Tax Credit, you will not be entitled to the grant.​

For each child that receives the School Essentials Grant (previously free school meals) the school is allocated a sum of money in its budget to help children achieve their full potential - Welsh Government's ambition of high standards and aspirations for all.

https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Schools-and-learning/Financial-support/School-Essentials-Grant/Pages/default.aspx 

You can get support from the Hub or come into school and see Mrs Harris for help.