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Many families and children across the UK are missing out on the opportunity to access free school meals and other additional support that is attached with this funding.
At Seaford Head School we believe that every child should have the same opportunities to meet their potential regardless of their background or where they’re from.
Learners who are registered for free school meals have access to a daily free meal in the school canteen, extra support during school holidays via the HUGG vouchers and the school provides a free breakfast every day.
Through FSM funding we are also able to support learners with free revision materials and access to trip discounts, along with whole school academic interventions to improve personal and educational outcomes.
Children may get free school meals if their parents or carers receive any of these benefits:
If you have already been registered it might be worth checking if this is still valid. Some applications need to be renewed when moving to secondary school or expire after a certain amount of years.
If you need support to complete the application please email reception@seafordhead.org and our Parent Support Practitioner will be in touch.
Huggg food vouchers for school holidays
Children who are eligible for free school meals can get Huggg food vouchers in the school holidays. Children who qualify for early years funding because they are from a low-income household can also get Huggg vouchers.
The amount will depend on the length of the school holiday, but it is at least £15 for half term and at least £30 for longer holidays. The vouchers are funded by central government as part of the Household Support Fund.
Once you receive your voucher, you need to activate it by a set date. If you do not, it will be cancelled. Once you have activated the voucher, you have a year to spend it.
How to get a Huggg voucher
The vouchers are issued before each holiday via schools, colleges and early years providers.
If you have already received your voucher, but are unsure how to use it, you can find helpful guides on the Huggg website: How do I use my voucher?
If you think you are eligible but haven’t received a voucher, please contact your school, college or provider first.
If you are still having issues you can contact ESCC Free School Meals team: Email: Free.SchoolMeals@eastsussex.gov.uk
Stay healthy
Help your family be healthier and happier, by eating well and moving more: change4life – NHS
Cost of living
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: Cost of living support | East Sussex County Council
East Sussex Holiday Activities and Food Programme
This page shows all the Summer holiday activities in East Sussex funded by the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. There are more than 80 providers operating across the county so activities to appeal to everyone. Funded activities are available for free to young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals (FSM). Look at individual provider pages to find out more about their activities and to book a place. Information about the ESCC HAF programme is available here – https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/welcome-to-holiday-food-and-fun Guidance and further cost of living support is available here – https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/cost-of-living-support
