Dear parent / guardian
As you are aware, Welsh Government have confirmed that payments are to be made to pupils in receipt of Free School Meals during the following periods of time –
Payments are not being made for any other reason. We accept that there are other circumstances where pupils are absent from school, but the Welsh Government instructions are clear when payments can be made.
In terms of the processing of payments, they are being processed in batches to comply with audit requirements and this sometimes leads to families receiving payments at different times and delays in their receipt. We respectfully ask you to be patient and assure you that we are working as quickly as possible to complete all payments due.