Information on Free school meals

Free school meals : Current Eligible Families and New Applicants

Parents/guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 2021/22 school year will receive a letter highlighting the need to apply for the 2022/23 school year and the process to do so. All parents/guardians (including new applicants) will be able to apply online from week commencing 6 June 2022 via the EA website.

It is important for all applicants to read and understand what supporting documentation is required for their application. Information on this can be found on the EA website.

Free School Meals / Uniform Allowance Helpdesk

The Free Schools Meals and Uniform Allowance Helpdesk is operated by staff across the EA Free School Meals/Uniform Allowance service.

It is available to assist parents and guardians who may have any queries. The Helpdesk operates Monday – Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and can be contacted via email: mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk. The telephone number which should be used for all enquiries is 028 9041 8044.

https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals-uniform-grants