The government has made funds available through its Household Support Fund 4 (HSF4) to support families, by offering additional help towards household costs associated with the increased cost of living.

Durham County Council have agreed that households with a child in receipt of Free School Meals, or for nursery children who attract EYPP or the Two-Year old entitlement will receive a voucher payment of £75.

Schools have once again been asked to send out these vouchers.

An email will be sent to eligible families in the coming weeks, which will then be followed by the vouchers. If you do not receive an email and think you may be eligible (eligibility criteria can be found on our website: https://www.shottonprimary.durham.sch.uk/school-meals/ ) then please contact the office who will provide you with the relevant paperwork.