Parent and Carer Support

Free School Meals vouchers 

All schools and educational establishments in Norfolk have received communications about ensuring that all children who are eligible are signed up for Free School Meals (these are the means-tested 'pupil premium' element and not the Universal Infant Free School Meals that all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children are entitled to).  Schools are then able to provide a link and code for EdenRed which is the chosen provider of supermarket vouchers for Free School Meals support over the holidays - these vouchers can be used at all main UK supermarkets. 

If you know of a family who you think may be eligible for Free School Meals, who are not currently receiving them, please encourage them to apply by either contacting the school office or by completing the form listed at the bottom of this page and sending it in to the school office.  Alternatively parents can apply online to Norfolk County Council Free School Meals

For health advice and support for children, please visit https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/ (also in the link card above).  The website is designed to be a first port of call for parents and carers in Norfolk.

Norfolk Support Offer

Norfolk County Council, alongside local councils across Norfolk, is aiming to support as many residents as possible to access financial and other support if they are facing hardship. 

We know for many people current times will be challenging for a variety of reasons, and there will be a lot of people who will need help with things like paying the bills and buying food, and many people who have never needed help before. 

The Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS) 

NAS already provides hardship support to Norfolk residents, and this offer is being extended to reach more people where needed, over the winter period. The offer uses an additional government grant that is primarily aimed at families with children. 

Initially the two-week provision includes 

Week three onwards