--- title: "School Meals" url: "https://www.st-wilfrids.org/school-meals" school: "St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields" --- # School Meals ## School Meals ![](https://www.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 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). Sample Standard Secondary School Menu 938 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-wilfrid-s-rc-college-south-shields/files/documents/New-chadwicks-kitchen-secondary-menu-1.pdf) --- **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://www.st-wilfrids.org/academic-support) - [Enrichment](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/enrichment) - [Expectations](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/expectations) - [Health & Wellbeing](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/Health-and-wellbeing) - [Homework](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/homework) - [Online Safety](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/online-safety) - [Pastoral Care](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/pastoral-care) - [The Pantry at St wilfrid's](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/pastoral-care/the-pantry-at-st-wilfrid-s) - [School Letters](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/School-Letters) - [School Meals](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/school-meals) - [School Transport ](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/school-transport) - [School Uniform](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/school-uniform) - [Term Dates](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/term-dates) - [Year 6/7 Transition](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/Year-6-7-Transition) ![St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields](https://files.schudio.com/st-wilfrid-s-rc-college-south-shields/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields Temple Park Road South Shields Tyne & Wear NE34 0QA 0191 456 9121 ### Useful Links - [Term Dates](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/term-dates) - [Policies](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/policies) - [SEND Information](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/send) - [Sixth Form](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form) - [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/stwilfridsrccollege) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)