From September 2026, the Department for Education has made some changes to the way that Free School Meals are allocated. All families and children will need to be rechecked to ascertain whether they can still receive this entitlement.

Please click on the link below. This will take you to an online form where you can enter your details which will enable a check to take place. You will need to enter your Name, Date of Birth and National Insurance details.

Apply for free school meals – Wigan Council – https://forms.wigan.gov.uk/xfp/form/750

The earlier that this is completed, the sooner we can advise you of your child’s entitlement for 2026/27 academic year.