During these difficult times, some families may have found their circumstances have changed, if you feel you may now be eligible for certain benefits, you may also be entitled to Pupil Premium funding for your child if they are in Reception to Year 6. 

This funding can on occasion and by agreement from a member of Ryvers Senior Leadership Team be used to help towards the cost of educational experiences.

If you are currently in receipt of any of the following benefits, we would urge you to apply.

Income Support

Income based Job Seekers Allowance   IBJSA

Employment and Support Allowance (lncome Related) (ESA(IR))

Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit M1000 Award Notice

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Child Tax Credit with an annual income of less than £16,190 and not in receipt of Working Tax credit

Universal Credit and the family's net income excluding any benefit payments is less than £7400

Working tax credit run on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

If you believe you may qualify for this support in school, please complete the form online at:

https://www .slough .gov .uk/schools-and-learning/free-school -meals-form .aspx

**   If your child is currently receiving Free School Meals, there is no need for you to reapply   **

Should you have any questions about pupil premium funding please email: sosborne@ryvers.slough.sch.uk

Alternatively, Mrs Osborne will be in the school office for telephone enquiries.  In order to protect both you and the staff at Ryvers, please do not attempt to come to the school office to discuss this, or any other matter.

For many trips children will be required to bring a packed lunch in disposable plastic carrier bag containing no glass bottles, fizzy drinks, NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS.  If your child is entitled to a free school meal your child will be provided with a packed lunch on the day of the trip.  Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be able to order a school packed lunch for a trip, a reply slip is sent home for parents to order a packed lunch for the day.