We strive to make the process seamless for families to receive school meals at Widey Court.

A significant part of school budget funding today is based on the number of children eligible for free school meals. For every child recorded as eligible for free school meals, the school receives some additional funding.

Despite the free school dinner offer (Universal Free School Meals) for the infant children, we still need to know if you think you are entitled in order to be able to claim vital pupil premium funding that could benefit your child in school.

Are you in receipt of any of the following?

Income support
Income based jobseekers allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child tax credit most recent award notice – with no working tax credit AND annual income not exceeding £16,190
Guarantee element of state pension credit
Income related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act.

If so, not only are you entitled to free school meals for your child but this can also unlock important funding for the school.