Some parents may be eligible to claim free school meals and this could mean that the school will receive additional funding to support children's learning known as Pupil Premium.
The criteria for eligibility is where parents/guardians are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
It is important that all parents who receive one of the benefits listed above register for free school meals as this will enable your child's school to claim "pupil premium allocation".
The pupil premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise attainment. This additional funding for schools can help to buy new equipment and resources.
Further information can be found by accessing http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-meals/free-school-meals-and-milk