Issue details
Allocation of Free School Meal Funding October 2021 (2021/09/21A)
To agree the release of £0.600m of COMF £1.1m previously agreed to support the following priorities:
· £0.550m to be allocated to schools to provide supermarket vouchers to be distributed through schools for children and young people eligible for benefit related free school meals.
· £50k to be allocated to Early Years/Early Help service to support children and families experiencing poverty.
And agree the final allocation of the funds in consultation with the Strategic Director of Children and Families
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2021
Decision due: Not before 4th Oct 2021 by City Treasurer
Lead director: Carol Culley
Department: Corporate Core
Contact: Amanda Corcoran, Director of Education Email: amanda.corcoran@manchester.gov.uk.
Decisions
Background papers
- Children’s COVID Grant Extension June 2021 - Report to Executive Leader