Free School Meals/ School Uniform/ PE Clothing allowance 21-22

Parents/ Guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 20/21 school year will not be sent a pre-populated form for the 21/22 school year. All parents/ guardians (including new applicants) are required to apply online from Monday 7th June 2021 via the EA website (www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals). 

The EA recommends that parents/guardians apply during June 2021, or as early as possible, to enable applications to be processed for support to be in place for their children for the new school year. Parents/ guardians are being advised of the importance of providing valid bank or building society account details in the claimant's own name. Payments cannot be made into Post Office accounts.

Helpdesk

The FSM and Uniform Grants helpdesk is operated by staff across the EA FSM/ Uniform Grants Service. It is available to assist parents/ guardians who may have queries. It operates Monday- Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and can be contacted via email: mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk. The telephone number is (028) 9041 8044.

A list of frequently Asked Questions to assist with any parental queries can be accessed by logging onto www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals.