As QES is a Cumbrian school, all parents wishing to apply for Free School Meals, regardless of what county you live in, should make the application through Westmorland & Furness Council.
Your child will get free school meals if you receive any of the following:
If your child is eligible for and has been registered to receive free school meals between 1 April 2018 and the end of the rollout of Universal Credits (currently expected to be March 2024), they will remain eligible until they finish the phase of schooling (primary or secondary) they are in at the end of Universal Credits rollout. This is regardless of any change to your circumstances.
Please click the button below for the application form.
We recognise the fundamental importance of pastoral care and it is our firm belief that pupils need to feel supported in all aspects of their development in order for them to thrive.
We have a friendly, purposeful and mutually respectful atmosphere underpinned by high expectations. Our pupils would expect nothing less. Our Core Values are at the at the heart of all we do; they shape our day to day experiences both in school and in our local communities.
All members of the school community have a pastoral role, shaping and caring for our pupils. Pastoral Care is led by experienced Assistant Headteachers, working alongside the Heads of Year, Deputy Heads of Year, form tutors, pastoral support officers, attendance officers, school
counsellors, pastoral and pupil reception administrators.
We also work in partnership with other agencies and voluntary organisations to access specialist support for individuals. As a cohesive team we feel able to meet the diverse needs of all our pupils, at all stages of their time at QES.
Liaison between school and parents is a real strength of our pastoral care. We believe that this communication is crucial to ensuring that we truly can fulfil our motto of Scholarship and Care.
