School Meals

School meals cost £2.73 per day and are available to all children. This charge applies only to KS2 pupils who are not entitled to Free School Meals (FSM). Payments can be made quickly and securely via ParentPay.

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Universal Free School Meals - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

At St Leonard’s Primary School, all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to receive Universal Free School Meals (UFSM).

These meals are funded by the government, meaning there is no cost to families. While children are not required to take up this offer, we strongly encourage all pupils to enjoy a school meal each day.

We believe that sharing lunchtime with friends plays an important role in children’s health, wellbeing and social development, as well as supporting their learning in the classroom.

School meals today are nutritious, varied and appealing, offering a wide range of options to suit different tastes.

Pupil Premium & Free School Meals

In addition to UFSM, families on lower incomes or in receipt of certain benefits may be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and Pupil Premium funding.

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and you believe you may qualify, we strongly encourage you to apply, even though meals are already free. This ensures that your child’s entitlement continues into Year 3 and beyond.

Pupil Premium funding provides additional financial support to the school, helping us to enhance educational provision, subsidise trips and activities, and ensure all pupils can access the same opportunities.

If your child is in Years 3, 4, 5 or 6 and you think you may be eligible but have not yet applied, we encourage you to do so. The application process is quick, confidential and straightforward, and our office staff are always happy to help.

Even if you choose not to take up free meals, registering is extremely important, as the additional funding directly benefits the school and all its pupils.

APPLYING FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS

Applications are made through Shropshire Council. The process is:

Quick and secure
Completed online
Requires only your National Insurance number and an email address
Provides an instant eligibility result

Claims begin from the date of application and cannot be backdated.

Once approved, the school will be notified and arrangements will be made automatically.

ELIGIBILITY

Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium if you receive any of the following:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (with an annual income below £16,190 and not receiving Working Tax Credit)
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after stopping qualification)
Universal Credit (with a household income below £7,400 per year after tax, excluding benefits)

Children may also qualify if they receive these benefits in their own right.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

No other pupils will be aware of your child’s eligibility, and your child will have the same dining experience and menu choices as everyone else.

Registering will not affect any other benefits you receive.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Once registered:

Pupil Premium funding can continue for up to six years, even if your circumstances change
You do not need to reapply unless your circumstances or school changes
Keeping your benefit information up to date ensures continued eligibility

If you would like support with your application or have any questions, please contact the School Office in confidence. We are always happy to help.

School Milk

Children under the age of five receive free school milk.

If your child is over five and you would like them to receive milk at school, please contact Cool Milk for further information.