ST MARGARET'S C of E JUNIOR SCHOOL

Orchard Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 9AETel (01634) 230998 office@stmargaretsjnr.medway.sch.uk

Web site: www.stmargaretsonline.net

Headteacher: Mrs A Pattenden A founding member of MAST

Dear Parents and CarersPupil Premium Grant and Free School Meals

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The Government allocates money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called the Pupil Premium Grant.

For every child registered, St Margaret’s C of E Junior School gets an extra £1320 a year.Over the last couple of years we have used this money to employ specialist tutors, provide counselling support and fund other activities and resources – all with the intention of ensuring your children have the opportunity to reach their full potential while they are with us.

Please note, all children in KS1 are currently entitled to a free school meal. This does not continue into KS2.

Please register before the end of the school year to ensure that your child does not miss out as they become a Junior pupil (PTO to check to see if you are eligible).

It is so much more than just a free school lunch.

If you need any confidential advice or have any questions, please speak to the school office or ask to make an appointment to see our Family Liaison Officer, Miss Lacy.

No one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

Please talk to us about registering your child today.

Yours sincerely

Mrs J Smith

Did you know.. just registering your child for Free School Meals means that the school receives additional funding to meet their needs?

Register now to make sure your child doesn’t miss out

Lead Teacher for Pupil Premium

ENTITLEMENT TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS

Do you qualify?

You can register your child for Free School Meals if you get any of these benefits:

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that exceeds £16,190

Working Tax Credit ‘run-on’ the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

If you are in receipt of any element of Working Tax Credit, unfortunately you are not entitled to this grant.