The National Free School Meal Voucher Scheme is now in the process of being set up, once we have collated parent emails for those pupils who are eligible by benefit-related free school meals, parents will start to receive weekly E-Codes which will be sent to their chosen email address they provided to school.
When you receive your 16 digit E-Code, you will need to access www.freeschoolmeals.co.uk to choose your preferred supermarket E-Gift card which will be worth £15.00. You will not be able to use the E-Code directly with retailers, it must be exchanged for an E-Gift card.
Parent & Carer FAQ’s
How do I use my E-code to select a supermarket E-Gift Card?
- Copy the code from your email
- Go to freeschoolmeals.co.uk
- Enter the 16 digit E-Code (you can enter more than one if you have more than one to redeem)
- Select your preferred supermarket
- Enter the amount and add to basket
- Checkout and enter the email address you would like the E-Gift card sent to
- Your E-Gift card will be processed and sent (please allow up to 3 hours for it to be delivered to your inbox)
What Supermarkets can I pick from?
- Morrisons
- Tesco
- Sainsbury’s
- Asda
- Waitrose (John Lewis)
- M&S Food
How do I know what the value of the E-Code is?
The value will be stated in the email sent to you by school. This has been set at £15.00 per week for one child. If you have two children attending school you may receive one E-Code at £30.00 or two E-Codes at £15.00
Do I have to use the full value of the E-Code when choosing my E-Gift card?
Yes, your balance will be visible on the webpage
Can I choose to redeem my E-Code at more than one supermarket?
- Yes you can mix and match different supermarket retailers within the same order provided that the total you have chosen for each is equal to the value of the E-Code you have entered. For example, a £15.00 E-Code, you could choose £10.00 Tesco and £5.00 Sainsbury’s
- Simply enter the value you would like to order on each supermarket E-Gift card and your balance will update automatically
How long do I have to redeem the E-Code? And what happens if my E-Code has expired?
- Your E-Code will expire after 1 month
- If your E-Code has expired, it will be cancelled and the money associated is then returned to the Department of Education
What can I purchase in-store with the E-Gift Card?
The E-Gift card is issued to you in respect of the Free School Meal benefit and will only be accepted for the purchase of food and groceries
How do I use a supermarket E-Gift card?
- A supermarket E-Gift card is a digital voucher. It contains a link to a barcode which can be presented at the till in-store on a smartphone screen or printed piece of paper
- Some E-Gift cards can be used to purchase online groceries please see the table below:
My School has ordered an E-Code for me, but is hasn’t come through to my email?
- Check your Junk / Spam / Clutter mail
- If this still hasn’t arrived within 3 hours, please contact us via the !Corona Virus! Inbox on Weduc or FSM@wilsonstuart.co.uk
- If necessary the school administrator can cancel the previously sent E-Code and resend to your correct email address
I have ordered an E-Gift Card and it hasn’t come through to my Email?
- Check your Junk / Spam / Clutter mail
- You will receive two emails – one will be a confirmation order and the second email will be the E-Code. If your order confirmation email has arrived, then your E-Card is in a queue and is on its way.
- If you have received neither emails, it is possible that you have entered your email address incorrectly at checkout. If you think this maybe the case, please contact freeschoolmealsparentscarers@edenred.com
I am not able to get to the supermarket?
You can forward the supermarket E-Gift card to someone else to purchase goods on your behalf if you are unable to get to the supermarket. The E-Gift card email contains a link to a barcode which can be presented at the till in-store.
