Dear Parents,
Covid-19 – Have your circumstances changed?
Your child(ren) may be eligible to receive Free School Meals and a Clothing Grant meaning you would receive £15 a week for each child (in the form of a Co-op voucher from school) towards food during this difficult time and a clothing voucher towards school uniform. This is currently available until children return to school or government guidelines change.
If you get any of these benefits, then please register -
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s allowance
- Income related and Support Allowance
- Support under part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HMRC) that does not exceed £16,190. Working Tax credit during the 4-week period immediately after your employment ceases, or after you start to work less than 16 hours per week.
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Universal Credit.
To check if you are eligible please apply online at https://emsonline.cumbria.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Angela Walton
Headteacher