Free School Meals. Schools get extra funding for every child registered as eligible for free school meals. Your child might be able to benefit from free school meals if you receive any of the following: Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guaranteed element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Universal Credit Please click on the below weblink to check if your child is eligible for free school meals.  (https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-learning/financial-support-for-pupils-and-students/free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals/) and complete the application.