Decision details

To consider arrangements for free school meals in future school holiday periods, should this be required.

Officers request a decision for delegated authority to the Cabinet Portfolio lead for Learning, Aspiration and Communities, Child, and Corporate in conjunction with the Director for Children’s Services and the Section 151 Officer to be prepared to support children eligible for Free School Meals and related activity through upcoming school future holiday periods if they are not covered in the Government Support.

1)    That the decision taken by Officers under Emergency Powers regarding supporting children eligible for free school meals during October half term be noted.

2)    That the Director of Children’s Services be asked to submit a report to the meeting of Cabinet on 15 December 2020 setting out proposals for the Christmas holiday period and other targeted support into 2021, following on from the Government’s new winter package announcement for extra support this winter to vulnerable households.