FREE
SCHOOL MEALS
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Free school meals are available to pupils if their parents or carers receive one or more of the following benefits:
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Universal Credit, with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 (after tax and excluding benefits)
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
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Child Tax Credit (with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190), provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit
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Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
TRANSITIONAL PROTECTIONS
The Government currently provides transitional protection for pupils eligible for Free School Meals. This means that:
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Pupils who became eligible on or after 1 April 2018 will continue to receive free school meals, even if their household income rises above the eligibility threshold
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Once eligible, pupils will usually remain entitled to free school meals until the end of their current phase of education (primary or secondary)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You may not be eligible for free school meals if:
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You receive Working Tax Credit (unless it is the four-week run-on period), or
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Your household income exceeds the thresholds outlined above
If you wish to apply for free school meals, you can do so online using the link below:
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.