Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday 7^th October?

We have to provide information to the Department for Education (DfE),  which dictates how much funding the school receives. As you know, the more funding we receive, the better provision we can provide for your children.

One of the key funding categories is how many children take up Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) on census day. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free meal (hot dinner or sandwich) every day. Some parents choose not to take this offer and supply their children with a packed lunch.  We always try to ensure that on census day one of the more popular meal choices is available. On this day, we have changed the menu to fish & chips but remember there is also the school sandwich option which is very popular for many children.

We would like your help to try and encourage your child to take up the UFSM offer and if at all possible test it out next Thursday!

Many thanks

Miss Cook

Families can apply for Free School Meals if they are entitled to certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

Please see below link for further information on the criteria.

Free School Meals Flyer

Please follow the below link, this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team.

https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20028/school_meals/9/free_school_meals