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 a qualifying benefit 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 at lunchtime.

For information on how to get free school meals and milk please visit the free school meals page.

School clothing

Parents and carers can no longer claim any money towards the cost of school clothing and footwear for children transferring from primary to secondary education at the age of 11, unless the customer feels that there are exceptional circumstances.

Examples of situations that may be classed as exceptional are: -

Emergency home situations which may include Fire and flood and where a parent or carer has left the family home due to domestic violence.

You can get more information by telephoning 0844 980 80 80 (minicom 01623 436657) or from our Customer Service Points.