Page 15 - Information for Parents

You will need to fill out a Free School Meal Application Form. This form is
available via a link on Blanford Mere Primary School’s website:.
https://blanford.sch.life/Page/Detail/free-school-meals Or you can apply online at:
https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/benefits/free-school-meals/

Once complete, please return to the address on the form if you complete a paper
copy. Please register your child for Free School Meals even if they are in
Reception and Key Stage 1. An increasing part of our school budget is based on
the number of children who receive free school meals. Please make sure that
you apply, even if your children will not take the meal.

Water is always available at lunchtimes. Children who prefer a packed lunch are
also catered for. Sandwich boxes should be clearly marked, please do not send
glass bottles or cans or fizzy drinks.

Fruit is provided free of charge to Reception and Key Stage 1 children. Please
note we offer KS2 subsidised fruit and operate a Healthy Tuck policy – please see
the website.

Throughout the mid-day break the children are under the supervision of the
Lunchtime team. Rewards and sanctions are in line with the whole school
behaviour curriculum.

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