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Can't apply for free school meals.

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Boshboshbish · 01/09/2026 20:17

I can't apply for free school meals for my child. It says start typing to find school. But its not recognising the school.

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Clarinet1 · 01/09/2026 20:21

Could there be any variations to the spelling e.g. St. or Saint, Road or Rd.?

Weeellokthen · 01/09/2026 20:24

If you try your local authority website it should list all schools in the area.
Good luck x

Boshboshbish · 01/09/2026 20:26

Weeellokthen · 01/09/2026 20:24

If you try your local authority website it should list all schools in the area.
Good luck x

That's what I'm on.

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Boshboshbish · 01/09/2026 20:40

Clarinet1 · 01/09/2026 20:21

Could there be any variations to the spelling e.g. St. or Saint, Road or Rd.?

No definitely not. I double checked the spelling as well.

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mrsfollowill · 01/09/2026 21:14

not every school uses the la for free meal provision. Contact the school direct or look on their website.

caringcarer · 01/09/2026 21:24

Speak to the school. Ask about it there.

Boshboshbish · 01/09/2026 21:36

I have emailed the council.

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YomAsalYomBasal · 01/09/2026 22:33

For some schools you have to apply directly to the school

Branwells77 · 01/09/2026 22:57

Not all schools are listed on the council websites some schools you need to apply directly with the school

Boshboshbish · 02/09/2026 09:26

Do councils actually read enquiries i message them yesterday told them it was not allowing me to change the school coming up as school not recognised.

Their reply we have had a look and yes your children are entitled to free school meals. I didn't even ask that.

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Chunkybabythighs · 02/09/2026 09:31

Contact the school like everyone is telling you.

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