net weekly income below which parents are entitled to free school meals for their children were substantially raised in August 1977 following the increase in the school meals charge, and were increased again on 14 November 1977* in line with supplementary benefit levels. The figures quoted in the table apply from 14 November 1977 and incorporate both increases.
Number of children in the family including those
under school age
Number of children who receive free school meals when net weekly income is less than the amount shown
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
£38.00
2
3
4
5
6
£45.40 £44-15
£52.80 £51.55 £50-30
£60-20 £58.95 £57.70 £56.45
£67.60 £66.35 £65.10 £63.85 £62.60
£75.00 £73.75 £72.50 £71.25 £70.00 £68.75
For larger families. In respect of each child:
£7.40 is added at each incremental point in every additional line.
£1.25 is to be deducted at each incremental point in every additional column.
School milk
Free school milk (one-third of a pint a day) is available for all pupils attending special schools and for all children under seven attending other maintained schools. Children over seven and under 12 may also receive free milk if this is recommended by a school medical officer. It is not necessary to apply for free milk for children under seven but if the parents of a child over seven want the child to be considered for free milk they should apply to the Education Office or an Education Welfare Officer.
For full and up-to-date details ask the Education Office or an Education Welfare Officer or in Scotland the District Education Office.
School uniform or clothing
Local education authorities can help in cases of need with clothing and footwear, including clothing for sports and physical training, and towards the cost of school uniform where this is a requirement of the school. Ask for details at the Education Office or from an Education Welfare Officer.
Sickness benefit
Sickness benefit is paid to people normally employed or self-employed whilst they are incapable of work due to illness or disablement.
The conditions
Contribution conditions have to be satisfied and medical evidence of in-
*An Order to this effect has been laid before Parliament.
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