School is now shut to all children except a very few. This is helping us to keep those children, their families and our staff as safe as possible. It is of utmost importance that as government have said, ‘Every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.'
We are currently providing your child's Free School Meals, but this may change over coming weeks. Information about the National Free School Meal Voucher Scheme can be found from the DfE website via the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance
Arrangements for Free School Meals does not include Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) where all government funded schools to offer free school meals to pupils in reception, year 1, and year 2.
If your child was receiving UIFSM but you believe you may be eligible for Free School Meals please apply here https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-meals.aspx
Lastly the Council has a Community Response Group looking at access to food for vulnerable people across the whole Borough. A dedicated response for people living in west Cheshire has been launched to support those vulnerable groups at higher risk from serious complications as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and has launched a dedicated helpline to provide advice and support, and where necessary make arrangements for food, medicines and social contact.
• Telephone: 0300 123 7031
• Opening hours: every day from 8am to 7pm
• Email: enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
You can contact me, Sue Finch, via head@westminsterprimary.cheshire.sch.uk as this will continue to be monitored
Thank you again for your continued support, and we will be in touch with more information when we can. A huge thank you to all those parents/carers who have taken time to wish myself and the staff well and to thank us for our work.
Sue Finch, Head Teacher
