b'FREE SCHOOL MEALSThePupilBenefitsTeamdeterminesentitlementoffreeschoolmealsforchildrenattendingfulltimeeducation.Parentsarerequiredtomakeanapplicationwhichincludesarequestfortheapplicantsnationalinsurancenumber. Parents are not required to provide documentary evidence of the benefit they receive but must sign adeclaration on the completed form. Enfield has access to a secure Eligibility Checking System that holds data fromthe Department for Work and Pensions, Home Office and HM Revenue and Customs.On receipt of the completed application, the Pupil Benefits Team will use the DfEs Eligibility Checking System todetermine a familys entitlement to free school meals.If a family does not receive a qualifying benefit, the Pupil Benefits Team will confirm this with the parent and alertthe school by secure file transfer detailing this. Once determined, families have a continuous entitlement to freeschool meals but are obliged to inform the school or Pupil Benefits Team of any change to their benefits. The Pupil Support Team will carry out termly checks on the Eligibility Checking System and will write to parentsonly if a negative return is received. Cancellation reports will be sent to schools by secure file transfer. For thosewho apply and are not entitled, parents will be advised of this.The Team provides advice and guidance to schools and parents on the procedure on application and qualifyingbenefits. FSM entitlement reports are provided to all schools at the beginning of the year. However, entitlementreports can be provided on request at any time.'