Free School Meals

Could you be eligible to receive free school meals for your child or children?

How do I apply for Free School Meals?

Applications must be made to the local authority where the school is situated. So, for children attending Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, all applications must be made to the Department for Education & Children in Carmarthenshire County Council.

To apply for Free School Meals you can: 

• Telephone (01267) 246526 and a form will be sent to you, OR
• You can e-mail freeschoolmeals@carmarthenshire.gov.uk with your name and address and a form will be sent to you
• You are required to complete the Free School Meals application form

Benefits of applying for Free School Meals

If you are eligible to receive free school meals (FSM) your child/children will get free school meals and their school can access funding that will allow them to provide targeted support programmes, buy equipment and resources etc.

If your child/children prefer to take a packed lunch or make other arrangements, it is still important to register for free school meals (FSM) so the school can access funding for the targeted support.

Pupils who have received Free School Meals will also be able to apply for EMA funding (post-16 education)