--- title: "School Meals" url: "https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/school-meals" school: "St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form" --- # School Meals ## ![](https://st-bedes.org/images/image/14.png) ## School Meals![](https://st-wilfrids.org/images/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-12.15.07-768x385.jpg) 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 menus, 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). **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. --- ### Pupil & Parent Information - [Academic Support](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/academic-support) - [Enrichment](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/enrichment) - [Online Safety](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/online-safety) - [School Letters](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/school-letters) - [School Meals](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/school-meals) - [School Transport](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/school-buses-transport) - [School Uniform](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/school-uniform) - [Term Dates](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/term-dates) - [Year 6-7 Transition](https://st-bedes.org/pupil-parent-information/year-6-7-transition) ![St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-school-and-byron-sixth-form/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form Westway Peterlee SR8 1DE 0191 587 6220 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StBedesandByron/#) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bedes.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)