FREE
SCHOOL MEALS
COULD YOUR CHILD BE ENTITLED TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS?
At Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership, we believe that no child should be hungry during the school day.
A healthy lunch supports concentration, wellbeing and academic achievement, helping students to make the most of every lesson.
The Government has recently expanded eligibility for Free School Meals, meaning many more families can now benefit.
If you think your child may be eligible, we strongly encourage you to apply.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
From September 2026, all children whose parent or carer receives Universal Credit are entitled to Free School Meals, regardless of household earnings.
Children may also qualify if their family receives certain other qualifying benefits, including:
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Universal Credit
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Certain No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) circumstances (subject to eligibility checks)
Eligibility criteria are set nationally by the Department for Education.
HOW DO I APPLY?
For further information and to apply online please use the links below:
If you are unsure whether you qualify, we encourage you to apply anyway; many families are surprised to find they are eligible under the new rules.
PUPIL
PREMIUM
Pupil Premium is an allocation of additional funding provided to schools to support specific groups of children who are vulnerable to possible underachievement. These include pupils who are entitled to free school meals, those looked after by the local authority and children of armed service personnel. The intended effect of this funding is to accelerate progress and raise attainment.
In most cases the Pupil Premium is allocated to schools and is clearly identifiable. It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium allocation is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.
All schools are required to report on the amount of funding received, how this is being used, and the impact of any work done.
MUSIC DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
At The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership, our vision is to become the number one choice for Music education in Medway. We aim to provide a broad, inclusive, and inspiring music education for all students aged 11–18. Through a rich and robust curriculum, high-quality instrumental and vocal tuition, and dynamic extra-curricular opportunities, we want every student to experience the power of music to build confidence, creativity, cultural awareness, and lifelong skills.
We are committed to developing music technology provision and enhancing our facilities to better support all learners, including those pursuing music at Key Stage 5.