With the start of the new school term, it’s worth asking yourself: Is your disabled child entitled to free school meals but missing out? This might be because they cannot eat the food provided due to sensory or dietary needs or they are being educated at home because of their disability or they are waiting for a suitable school place.
Depending on your family’s circumstances, you may be able to ask the school or local authority to provide an alternative, such as food vouchers or a suitable meal your child can eat. The disabled children’s organisation, Contact, has gather info to help you, including a free legal guide and simple online flowchart to help you claim.