Free School Meals
If your child is eligible for ‘free school meals’ and you register them for this, we will receive extra funding called ‘pupil premium’. We use this extra money to improve the educational provision and resources at the school.
What is Pupil Premium Funding?
Pupil Premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. It’s provided for pupils who:
We have previously used pupil premium funding for:
Is my child eligible for Free School Meals?
Your child might be eligible if you access:
If you are a foster cater, and receiving a fostering allowance, you are not eligible to claim free school meals for those children you are fostering from school Year 3 and above.
Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM)
Currently, pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM). You shouldn’t confuse UIFSM with Free Schools Meals and the Pupil Premium.
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and is eligible for Free School Meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we will receive the extra Pupil Premium funding.
Does my child have to eat the free school meals?
No. Pupils who are registered for Free School Meals do not have to eat them. If you are eligible but you want your child to have packed lunches you should still register because the school will receive the funding which can support your child in other ways.
How do I register?
You only need to register once. Please use the link below to register:
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