Your child could be entitled to free school meals if they meet the criteria below which is set by central government. An award to receive free school meals are set by central government. An award can only be provided where a parent/carer/child receives:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Child Tax Credit (not Working Tax Credit), with an annual income of below £16,190
Pension Guarantee Credit
Employment and Support Allowance, income related
Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act, 1999
Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit, with an income of £7,400 or less