Free School Meals - the Statutory Scheme School Census Open Day April 2015

Today’s agenda Introductions Reminder of FSM qualifying criteria and how to apply Maximisation  what we can do  what you can do Self service Any questions

Introductions Jeanne Dentith – Service Manager Debbie Cross – Education Benefits Officer Karen Valentine – Education Benefits Officer

Qualifying Criteria The Statutory scheme: –Disadvantaged pupils Income Support Income Based Job Seekers Allowance Income Related Employment and Support Allowance Guarantee Element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit with income £16190 or less (not Working Tax Credit) Universal Credit Working Tax Credit Run On Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

How to apply On-line – With claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction – follow the links from Paper claim form

Maximisation – what we can do Universal Free School Meals provides a free meal for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, irrespective of family income and circumstances But only those that would qualify for the Statutory Free School Meal will attract the Pupil Premium for the school We can use our records…..

Maximisation – what you can do Newsletters, contact with parents etc etc

Self Service Capita Connect Register your details – guidance View all current free school meals entitlement, or details of individual children Quicker and easier

School Clothing Allowances Discretionary scheme For families that qualify for Statutory Free School Meals or Housing Benefit / Council Tax Reduction £29.50 for infants and juniors, £44 for seniors Paid annually through the Post Office

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