EA Free School Meals/School Uniform/Physical Education Clothing Allowance 2021-22 All parents who believe they may be eligible for Free School Meals, School Uniform and PE Uniform allowances are encouraged to apply for this support, even if they do not intend to use it, as higher Free School Meal numbers have a positive impact on school funding. Parents/guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 2020/21 school year will not besent a pre-populated form for the 2021/22 school year. All parents/ guardians (including new applicants) are required to apply on-line from Monday, 7 June 2021 via the EA website:https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-mealsIt is recommended that parents/ guardians apply during the month of June, 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.