Issue 910: 27th November 2020

Further to my email last week, I wanted to thank you for your support in ensuring that the roads around the school are not as congested at the end of the school day. By not arriving on site early you have really helped to reduce the traffic problems around the area. I am very grateful for this, as are our neighbours and the local residents.

As you may be aware, parents on low incomes, and receiving certain benefits, are entitled to claim Free School Meals for their child(ren). Full details, and an application form, are available online at www.essex.gov.uk/education. Alternatively, if you think you may be eligible, but want to find out more, please do ring Pupil Services at the school, and they will be happy to advise you and help with an application. If your claim is successful, a set amount will be credited to your child’s account in our cashless catering system, which ensures anonymity. It is well worth having – even if your child only uses it to buy a drink/snack to supplement a packed lunch!