Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

Currently, pupils in Years 1 and 2 as well as Reception children all receive free school meals, these are paid by government funding. This provision is called Universal Free School Meals or UFSM.

In addition to this funding, parents in low income families or those that are unemployed can also apply for Pupil Premium funding so that their children can receive free school meals in subsequent school years. Pupil Premium funding can also give children access to some discounted educational trips and events throughout their school years.

Introduction

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’.

If you qualify, your child/children can receive free school meals and reduced costs towards some after school activities or curriculum enrichment opportunities such as learning to play an instrument. If you are registered for Pupil Premium you may also get help with the cost of day trips and residential trips. In addition to the above support, you will also receive financial help with the cost of your child's school uniform.

For every child registered and deemed eligible, Fairlawn Primary School gets £1,320. This additional funding allows us to provide an even better education for your child through the purchase of additional resources or staff to support learning.

Are you eligible?

Everyone who starts at Fairlawn School is asked to complete and sign a form which allows the school to check eligibility. The outcome will be subject to whether you receive any of these benefits:

Please note you are not eligible if you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit.

If applicable, no one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.