Who is eligible for HAF

Each of your children must receive income-based free school meals to be eligible for a funded space.

If you think you might be eligible for income-based free school meals, but do not currently claim them, find out how to apply for free school meals.

You are not eligible if:

  • your child receives the universal free school meals that all children in reception to year 2 receive
  • you receive the Stockport supported top up because you are eligible for Council Tax or Housing Benefit support

If you're not eligible

If your child does not receive income-based free school meals but you feel that you need to access a funded space, we can offer a small number of spaces to non-eligible children.

To access one of these spaces you'll need a referral from a professional such as a teacher, teaching assistant, social worker or support worker with a brief overview of the reason your child requires a space.

There are a very small number of spaces available for children who are not eligible and we cannot guarantee your child a space.

Email us at HAF@Stockport.gov.uk to enquire about these spaces.

Please note: we are not able to offer spaces to children who are not eligible for income-based free school meals on our 1:1 supported SEND clubs.