In a change to the process of applying for Free School Meals, the Education Authority has announced that all parents/guardians must apply ONLINE.
From Monday, 7th June 2021 applications can be made for the academic year 2021/22 via the EA website:
https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals
It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to enable applications to be processed for the support to be in place for your child for the new school year. Parents/guardians are also being advised of the importance of providing valid Bank or Building Society details in the correct name. Payments CANNOT be made into Post Office accounts.
Even if you were previously in receipt of support, you must apply again online for the year 2021/22.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY REQUIRE YOU TO PAY FOR SCHOOL MEALS WHICH YOUR CHILD MAY BE ENTITLED TO FOR FREE.
