Before you start
Check your postcode to make sure the area you live in is covered by us.
To apply online you must be able to upload any evidence we ask for. For example, if you receive Free School Meals due to due to low income and claim Universal Credits, you need to upload see a full copy of your free school meals letter (issued within 3 months), and a full copy of your Universal Credits statement (issued within 3 months).
If you can’t upload these, download the application form and apply by post instead.
Save the child’s photo as a jpeg so we can make it the right size.
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