Free School Meals Take Up
We wish to address the question as to why some pupils do not take up their entitlement to free school meals. The national average take-up is around 80%, but there are wide variations across the UK due to various reasons. By understanding the causes, we may be able to find solutions. We seek your help to do this, please complete the form below.
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Name of Student *
1. Does your child have a school meal on some days but not on others? If so, can you explain why? *
2. If your child never eats with us, please help us by identifying why.

Food Service Reasons: 

Please tick all that apply to your experience.
Perception of food quality
Religious restrictions
Cultural preferences (e.g not reflective of commonly preferred food from home, food traditions
Prefer food sent from home (e.g. fussy eater, more control of what is eaten
Variety and choice of food available
Portion size
Allowance only available at lunchtime
Concerns as to the provenance of raw materials (e.g. sustainability, safety, ethical sourcing)
Limited vegetarian or vegan options
Nutrition concerns
Availability of food left near end of service
Prefer a packed lunch in a branded lunchbox
Allergy or food intolerances
Time constraints (e.g, queue too long)
Environmental Reasons: 

Please tick all that apply to your experience.
Language barrier (reading of menu or managing the online payment system)
Absenteeism (not in school)
Lunchtime club or activities.
Sickness (not in school)
Social Reasons:
Please tick all that apply to your experience.
Perceptions of social stigma associated with a free school meal
Parental/guardian disengagement (just not on their radar)
Parents don't know their child is entitled to a free school meal
Parents dont want to use their entitlement to a free school meal
Friends have a packed lunch or food from home
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