--- title: "Free School Meals" url: "https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/free-school-meals" school: "Gillibrand Primary School" --- # Free School Meals ## Free school meals for all children in reception, year one and two All children in reception and years one and two are entitled to free meals as part of the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meal programme. This is worth up to £480 per year per child - please talk to your child’s school for more details. ### Benefits of free school meals **Financial savings:** Parents save money as they don't need to budget for their child's lunch, which can be a significant expense **Improved nutrition:** Children receive balanced, nutritious meals, which can positively impact their health and development **Convenience:** Parents don't have to worry about preparing packed lunches every day, saving time and effort **Enhanced academic performance:** Studies show that children who eat healthy meals perform better academically ### Claiming free school meals for older children If you are on certain benefits, just ring your local Area Education Office with details of your name, date of birth and National Insurance number and they will let you know if you are eligible. Contact your Area Education Office on: 0300 123 6701 or visit the [Lancashire County Council free school meals guide](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/free-school-meals/). ### Parents - [Term Dates](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/termdates) - [Admissions](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/admissions) - [Attendance](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/attendance) - [Absence Reporting](https://gillibrand.lancs.sch.uk/absence-reporting) - [Calendar](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/calendar) - Catering - [School Meals](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/school-meals) - [Free School Meals](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/free-school-meals) - [Primary School Special Diets](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/primary-school-special-diets) - [Easy Fund Raising](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/easy-fund-raising) - [Feedback Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo9PnnArVXoSwhQZFhVF7YFVCNRprv35xIoNd9aS8YY3wJbQ/viewform?usp=dialog) - [Online Safety](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/e-safety) - [Operation Encompass](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/operation-encompass) - [Out of School Club](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/out-of-school-club) - [Parents' Area](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/parents-area) - [Parent View](https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/) - [Progress Reports](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/progress-reports) - [School Uniform](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/school-uniform) - [Sun Safety](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/parents/sun-safe) ![Gillibrand Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/gillibrand/images/logo/gillibrand_logo_2.png) #### Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road Chorley PR7 2PJ 01257 274983 #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Gillibrand-Primary-School/61564646614865/?locale=en_GB) © Copyright 2015–2026 Gillibrand Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://gillibrandprimary.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/gillibrand/images/splash/School_Poster_Reception_2027_(2).jpg)