Free School Meals (FSM) Provision22 March 2021 (by admin) |
School meals service will continue in special schools as normal from 8 March and entitled pupils in attendance will receive a FSM at school.
Parents of pupils entitled to FSM who are unable to attend special school due to Covid-19 (eligibility specified below) may request a food parcel to the equivalent value of FSMs. EA. will provide a food parcel for pupils entitled to Free School Meals who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19 restrictions and wish such provision. This relates to pupils who are in one or more of the categories below:
diagnosed with a medical condition or illness that makes them very vulnerable and have been advised by their medical practitioner not to attend school because of the risk of Covid-19
self-isolating due to a positive test for Covid-19
self-isolating due to a positive test for Covid-19 of a member of their household
required by the school, on the advice of the Public Health Agency, not to attend school
parent, in agreement with the Principal, has chosen to keep their child at home because of their perceived heightened risk to their child of Covid-19.
Parents of pupils in the above categories should contact the Education Authority Helpline on 02838368186 if they wish to order a food parcel.