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<p>The department does not routinely collect information on the proportion of pupils
that would be entitled to a Free School Meal (FSM) but do not make a claim.</p><p>The
department wants to ensure as many eligible pupils as possible are claiming their
FSM, and to make it simple for schools and local authorities to determine eligibility.
To support this, the department provides an Eligibility Checking System to make processes
as straightforward as possible. A model registration form has been developed to help
schools encourage parents to sign up for FSM. In addition, the department provides
guidance to Jobcentre Plus advisers, so that they can make Universal Credit recipients
aware that they may also be entitled to wider benefits, including FSM.</p>
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