Applications are open for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowances for the 2026/27 academic year. Important info for applying: ✔️ Add each child for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College to your application ✔️ If children are aged over 16 and you’re unsure whether they will return to school or change schools, add on the application the child’s name and the name of the school your child waiting for results is most likely to attend ✔️ Inform the Meals and Uniform Section by phone or in writing if this information changes. You can do this by emailing [email protected] Your child’s funding will be delayed if you do not add them to your application before submitting. 👉 Applications can be made using EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent/l… More information on how to apply can be found on the EA website: eani.org.uk/fsm

📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open! If you’re applying for Free School Meals & Uniform Allowance and get one of the benefits in the image, you need a Proof of Benefit letter for your application. To request one, visit: secure.dwp.gov.uk/get-a-proo… If you receive Universal Credit, you don’t need the letter but will need to upload evidence of Universal Credit. Info eani.org.uk/fsm

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year are open on EA Connect 📢 We've prepared a guide for parents to help them complete their application correctly and provide relevant supporting documentation. Info: ow.ly/btTm50W2qYg