In cases where a student was eligible for free school meals (FSM) but did not claim them, we are happy to consider them as eligible for the purposes of the application process.
Given your school/teacher reference may be unable to verify your eligibility, please could you email us with an indication of which eligibility criteria your household met from the list outlined on the government’s website: Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK? This could include factors such as household income or specific benefits your parent or guardian received.
You do not need to provide formal documentation at this stage, but we may follow up for further clarification if needed. Please provide as much detail as you are able to in your email, to ensure we have a clear understanding of your circumstances.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Check if your child can get free school meals - and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website: Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK