School meals and milk

Milk is free for all pupils up to the age of five and at a reduced rate for all 5-7 year olds in nursery and infant schools. It is also subsidised for all pupils in special schools.

If you receive the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit, an income based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), an income-related employment and support allowance (this benefit will be introduced from 27 October 2008), income support, Asylum Seeker’s Support or Child Tax Credit (providing you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual income, as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), does not exceed £15,575) you can get free meals and milk for your child. Once in full-time education they will get either a free two-course meal or items of an equivalent value if there is a cash cafeteria service.

To apply for free meals or milk for children who are going to a Nottinghamshire County Council school you need to complete a form FSM1 and return it to Children and Young People's Services, Parent and Pupil Services, North Base, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts NG18 2TA. The form also includes additional information regarding eligibility and proof of entitlement required.

You can get a form FSM1 by telephoning 0844 980 8080 (minicom 01623 436657) or from County Contact. When you send it back you will need to send written proof of the benefits you receive.

School clothing

You can get more information on clothing and footwear allowances by telephoning 0844 980 8080 (minicom 01623 436657) or from County Contact.

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