FOI Request - Free School Meals Over Christmas

Request 101002949793

How much money is given per child on Free School Meals for FSM over the 2021 Christmas holidays in your council? Please give the figure per week.

Response 18-01-22

This December, holiday support will be provided to families receiving free school meals on the basis of low income.  This is in addition to a Winter Payment of £160 per eligible child.

If your child currently attends primary school you will receive £25.30 per child, which is 11 days at £2.30 per week day.

If your child currently attends secondary school you will receive £26.40 per child, which is 11 days at £2.40 per week day.