Request for Financial Assistance

Sir Graham Balfour School understands that many families are facing financial difficulties and have provided a sum of money each year to help. Examples of assistance provided are contributions towards the cost of uniform, school activities, trips, music tuition and other items.

All requests for financial assistance must be submitted by the parent or carer by completing the online form using the link or QR code below. Please allow at least seven days during term time for your application to be considered, processed and the decision to be communicated.

The amount of financial assistance awarded may be dependent on the number of requests received during the school year.

The form can be completed using this link https://forms.office.com/e/476tXPEB5y or by scanning the QR code below.

Free School Meal information for parents

Changes to free school meals (FSM) from the 2026 to 2027 academic year

From the start of the academic year 2026 to 2027, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals, regardless of earnings.

Going forward, there will be two types of eligibility:

• Targeted FSM: for households in receipt of universal credit earning £7,400 or less (includes free meals and additional support such as pupil premium, enabling the school to provide financial support towards uniform, school resources, music lessons and a breakfast and breaktime canteen allowance).
  Expanded FSM: for households in receipt of universal credit earning above £7,400 (free meals only)

Families with no recourse to public funds may also be eligible for Targeted FSM subject to meeting separate criteria.

To register and for further information, please visit the Staffordshire County Council website using the link below. If you require help completing your application, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Apply online - Free School Meals - Staffordshire County Council