School Meals

Universal Primary Free School Meals

Children in reception to Year 6 across Wales receive free school meals thanks to the Welsh Government’s Universal Primary Free School Meals programme. This is the part of the Welsh Government’s response to the rising cost-of-living pressures on families, tackling child poverty and ensuring no child goes hungry in school. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a hot nutritious school meal for your child – for free!

Does your child already receive Free School Meals?
If your child currently receives Free School Meals based on your circumstances, you may also be entitled to additional help through the School Essentials Grant, which includes financial support for uniform, sports equipment and devices.  We are urging parents to continue apply for Free School Meals so that your child receives the maximum support that they’re entitled to.

To access this year’s scheme visit  School Essentials Grant | Wrexham County Borough Council

Has your financial situation changed in the last year?
If your child is not currently receiving Free School Meals, but your circumstances have changed this year, Wrexham might have support available for you. To check if you are eligible for Free School Meals, visit Free school meals | Wrexham County Borough Council

If you are eligible, you may also be able to receive the School Essentials Grant. Cllr Phil Wynn, Lead Member for Education, said: “If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals, please visit our website and apply, even if your child qualifies for the new Universal Primary Free School Meals. If your application is successful, you may also be able to access the School Essentials Grant, which is an important part of stopping money getting in the way of children’s education. So, if you think you may be eligible, get in touch with us to support parents and learners through the school year.”

Child starting school?
You’ll need a Parent Pay account for your child to receive a free school meal – Universal Primary Free School Meal or an eligibility-based Free School Meal – you will need an account on the Parent Pay. You will receive an activation code to get your account up and running when you child starts at school.

If you have any questions about financial help available for your child while they are at school you can contact [email protected].

You’ll need to pre-order school meals on Parent Pay too. This really helps your child’s school because it means that teachers don’t have to lose valuable teaching time taking meal orders. It also means your child gets their first choice of meal and helps us reduce waste. Once you are set up on Parent Pay, you’ll be able to book your children’s meals up to two weeks in advance.

We always start on week one after a half term or end of term break.  Please see the menu below.

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