--- title: "School Meals" url: "https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/school-meals" school: "St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wingate" --- # School Meals ![](https://stmaryswingate.org/images/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-12.15.07.webp) ## School Meals We are part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and are delighted to have our school meals supplied by our in-house catering team Chadwick’s Kitchen. To find out about our menu’s, medical diets, etc. [Please click here to visit the Chadwick’s Kitchen page on the Trust website](https://bccet.org.uk/our-schools/chadwick-s-kitchen). Currently every child in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will receive a free school meal, this is called Universal School Meals. **Free School Meals from September 2026** All children in families receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to Free School Meals (FSM). There will be two types of Free School Meal support based on household income: 1. **Targeted Free School Meals -** for families receiving Universal Credit with a household income of £7,400 or less per year. Children in this group will: - Receive a free school meal each school day. - Continue to access additional support, such as extended school travel assistance (where eligible). 2. **Expanded Free School Meals -** for families receiving Universal Credit with a household income above £7,400 per year. Children in this group will: - Receive a free school meal each school day. - Continue to receive any existing extended school travel assistance during the 2026/27 academic year. **Who Can Apply?** Children may qualify for Free School Meals if they, or their parent/carer, receive: - Universal Credit - Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Families may also be eligible if they receive: - Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - The Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit - Support under the government's **No Recourse to Public Funds** criteria **Important** A child can only receive Free School Meals if: - An application has been submitted, and - Their eligibility has been confirmed by the school or local authority. **Universal Infant Free School Meals** ALL Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will continue to receive free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, regardless of family circumstances. **How to Apply** Please **contact school directly** for information on how to apply for Free School Meals. ### Parents - [Childcare Provision](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/childcare-provision) - [Online Safety](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/online-safety) - [Our School Uniform](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/our-school-uniform) - [School Meals](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/school-meals) - [School Newsletters](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/school-newsletters) - [Starting School Guide](https://stmaryswingate.org/starting-primary-guide) - [Term Dates](https://stmaryswingate.org/parents/term-dates) ![St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wingate](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wingate Wingate County Durham TS28 5AN 01429 838 294 ### Useful Links: - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmaryswingate/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wingate School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmaryswingate.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)