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Safeguarding different pupil groups
- Coronavirus: providing free school meals (FSM) during term time UpdatedFind out how you can provide meals to eligible pupils who are at home during the national lockdown, including through food parcels or the national voucher scheme. Plus, share our factsheet with parents to explain which pupils are eligible and what they need to do to access the support you're offering.
- Coronavirus: providing free school meals (FSM) during the holidays UpdatedFind out about government food funding for vulnerable families over the holidays, and get guidance on how you can lean on your community to support pupils who aren't covered by the scheme. Use our template letter to ask businesses for donations, and see our list of local charities that you can contact for support.
- Coronavirus: safeguarding vulnerable pupils during partial school closure UpdatedYou should strongly encourage vulnerable pupils to attend school in person during the national lockdown. Be clear how to safeguard these pupils if they're not in school and keep contact with them.