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Did you know .... just registering your child for free school meals means that the school gets extra money?  Register now to make sure we don't miss out.

 

The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best.  This funding is called a "Pupil Premium".  For every child registered the school gets £488 this year.

 

With this money we could increase the support we are able to give to those children not making expected progress.

 

How does it work?

 

1. First, check if you qualify – it is not just if you are unemployed, so please look at the list below.

2. Registering is really quick and easy – if you think you qualify, contact the school office who will help you to register. Alternatively, the Local Authority are now offering an on-line service to enable you to check whether you are eligible for free school meals and to apply on-line. The website address is:    www.southend.gov.uk/fsm

3. If you want your child to have a free, healthy meal at lunchtime that’s great – they will get the free meal (saving you more than £350 a year), and the school gets £488 extra.

4. If you don’t want your child to have the school meals they can continue as normal – as long as you qualify and are registered, the school still gets £488 extra.

 

No one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

 

Do you qualify?:

 

You can register your child for Free School Meals if you get any of these benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
  • Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

 

Newsflash 5

Year 3 / 4 Activity Weekend - please send in deposits if you would like your child to attend.

Newsflash 1

Bikeability starts for the next group of Year 6 children on Monday or Tuesday next week (14th or 15th November).  Please make sure roadworthy bikes are brought in on the appropriate day and a cycle helmet.  Bikes can be left in the bike shelter in Sunningdale.

Newsflash 3

Please ensure payment for After School Club is made in the morning of the day you wish your child to attend, through your child, or in advance.  Thank you

Newsflash 2

Dr Pickup and Mrs Rowe have joined the Governing Body as Parent Governors.

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