School Clothing grants
Our Anti-Poverty Strategy can be found at:
https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/poverty
and for information on our School Uniform Bank Project. Donation and Collection information can be found at the above link. The award of clothing grants is to assist with the cost of school clothing for families who are on a qualifying benefit or on low income. The current award is £134 per child. Guidance and more information is available at http://www.dumgal. gov.uk/article/15246/School-clothing-grants
School Meals
School Meals, Naturally D&G local provenance for a sustainable future.
Detailed information on school meals is available at: https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmenus Pre-ordering lunch
All menus are nutritionally analysed, offering a fantastic choice and flexibility. Primary schools have introduced an advanced pre order system for lunch.
Special dietary requirements
For food allergy and intolerances; medically prescribed diets; or diets for religious or cultural reasons specific meals for children of different ethnic origin may be catered for. Ask the school for a registration form or call 030 33 33 3000 and ask for Facilities Operations (Catering). We recommend that all children with a food allergy or intolerance register even if your child does not have school meals.
Free School Meals Free School
Meals are provided for all pupils in Primary 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Online payments for school meals for Primary 6 and 7 parents / pupils has been rolled out to all schools in Dumfries and Galloway. Younger children at nursery or older pupils at primary may also be eligible for free school meals in certain situations as well as those families on qualifying benefits. In Nursery eligible children can receive up to 1140 hours a year of Early Learning and Childcare.
As part of this funded offer the child will be entitled to one free meal and a snack each day.
The Council Webpage and Facebook will be updated with information for parents. https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15236/Fundedearly-learning-and-childcare-for-3-and-4-year-olds
For more information on free school meal entitlement visit http:// www.dumgal.gov.uk/ school meals or contact Education Support Services on 01387 260 493
