St Anne CofE Primary School

St Annes

Financial Assistance

As a school, we are working with Durham County Council and the FISO Programme to provide support for families within our school community. As a result, we have been allocated a Financial Inclusion Support Officer, Julia Waterhouse, who can offer advice and support with any financial concerns. She can also offer full welfare benefit checks and assist with applying for welfare benefits, disability benefits and grants.
Accessing this provision is completely confidential. If you would like your details passing on, we can do this on your behalf. Alternatively, you can arrange an appointment by completing the online referral form: https://doitonline.durham.gov.uk/…/Request_for… You can also email FISO@durham.gov.uk or contact Julia on 07386659728.
Julia can also be available in school via a pre-bookable appointment if a face-to-face appointment is preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia would like to make all parents and carers aware that the government are changing the eligibility criteria for free school meals in September 2026. This means that every family receiving Universal Credit will now qualify for free school meals. Even if you think you may not qualify for Universal Credit/Free School Meals it is always worth checking. Please contact Julia who will complete a quick, free and confidential welfare benefit check for you. FISO@durham.gov.uk https://doitonline.durham.gov.uk/…/Request_for…

 

 

 

Childcare Vouchers

We accept childcare vouchers but only for specified activities within the rules of the Government Childcare Voucher Scheme.

Childcare vouchers are only acceptable for the following eligible activities:

  • Breakfast Club
  • Wraparound Care provided by school
  • Nursery after school care (2.45-3.30pm)

Childcare vouchers are not accepted for the following:

  • School lunches
  • Voluntary contributions, fundraising and FOSA events
  • Extra Curriculum Clubs
  • School trips during school hours or related to the school curriculum
  • Residential trips that take place away from the school’s registered premises

Please be aware that, under HMRC rules, any overpayment of childcare vouchers cannot be refunded directly to parents due to the tax benefits received on purchase.

For additional information, please refer to Gov.uk Tax Free Childcare

Welfare Grants Programme

Financial support for individuals and families to help prevent an immediate crisis – https://family-action.org.uk/services/welfare-grants-programme/

Help with your money

https://www.durham.gov.uk/helpwithyourmoney