Nil Charge School Meals Extended until 11 April 2024

The Trustees of Prosper Learning Trust (PLT) have been providing all of our pupils with the opportunity to receive a nil charge school meal during the school week. This initiative has been in place since January 2023 and is reviewed periodically. This has meant that for those pupils who do not currently receive free school meals, they received a nil charge lunch, paid for by the Trust, up to the value of a school meal each day they were in school.

The Trustees have decided that this nil charge initiative will continue for the next school term – up to and including Friday 11 April 2025.

We still encourage all families who may be entitled to free school meals for their children to continue to claim these during this period, because as well as being a benefit to the pupils, it also ensures that our schools receive the additional income from the Government to help provide support and resources. If you believe you may be entitled and do not yet receive free school meals, please contact your child’s school for further information and support, or you can apply using the following link:

Apply for Free School Meals Here | Newcastle City CouncilParticipation in this trial will not mean you are entitled to the Government’s Free School Meals scheme during holiday periods – this will only apply to those who are currently eligible for free school meals.

We hope this arrangement has been, and continues to be, helpful to you and your families.
Yours faithfully
Chris Richardson
Chief Executive Officer