Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM)

It is Welsh Government’s aim that every child in primary school in Wales will be eligible for a universal primary free school meal (UPFSM) by 2024, regardless of household income. 

In Caerphilly County Borough this is already the case and all full-time pupils in primary school can have a free school meal.

However it is important to know the difference between UPFSM and eFSM so that you can claim other benefits that go with eFSM

Eligible Free School Meal (eFSM)

Families who meet certain criteria, for example those on lower incomes or in receipt of certain benefits, may be eligible to apply for eFSM. Families in receipt of eFSM are also eligible to receive the Pupil Development Grant to buy school uniforms and equipment, sports kit and equipment for activities outside school. 

If you think you might be eligible for eFSM please apply.

For more information about the eligibility criteria and the application process for eFSM please visit:  

www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Free school meals

If you are already eligible for eFSM there is no need to apply again