Free School Meals & Financial Support
What you should do if you would like to apply for Free School Meals?
More detailed information on free school meals and school support can be found in the links above. Parents and Carers have to apply for Free School Meals through Hertfordshire County Council. The School Finance Office is always happy to help if a parent/carer has any queries regarding Free School Meals, but they will be unable to apply on Parent and Carers' behalf.
The quickest and most effective way to apply for Free School Meals is via the Hertfordshire County Council website. We can help and if you contact the school, you can access the application here - it can be completed within 20 minutes. The preferred method for applying is through the online application form that can be found here (you will need to click on Children in Year 3 or Older).
If Parents or Carers have any other queries, they should contact the Education Benefits team either by email or by calling 0300 123 4048.
Alternative ways to apply are shown below:
Smartphone: using the LookingLocal app available from app stores.
Digital TV: The Community Channel – Press the red button.
Or, apply using the Customer Service Centre open hours: www.hertsdirect.org/contact/
If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Jarvis.