Pupil Benefits
The Pupil Benefits Team works with schools, academies and citizens in relation to the administration of Free School Meals applications in accordance with legislation and policy.
Objectives of the service
The Pupil Benefits Team will:
- process electronic applications in respect of Free School Meals
- carry out regular ongoing eligibility checks throughout the claim period
Cost for Academies
The cost for the Pupil Benefits Team to deliver this service is based on the pupil head count from the January census (it is not based on numbers receiving free school meals) at £6.00 per pupil plus VAT
Academies will need to issue their own invoices to families, Pupil Benefits do not provide this service.
