UFSM - A pupil is no longer entitled to UFSM but they are still displaying as purple in Dinners - why is this?
Useful Information
A pupil's Universal Free School Meal status should update automatically during the Academic Year End Process.
If you haven't yet completed this process, you can download the guide here Academic Year End Guide
If you have completed the Academic Year End Process and there is still a problem, carry out the following (ensure your MIS is updated with the same data to avoid any changes being overwritten during a future import)
UFSM - A pupil is no longer entitled to UFSM but they are still displaying as purple in Dinners - why is this?
To ensure that a pupil is no longer showing as entitled to Universal Free School Meals in SCO, carry out the following:
1. Change the Pupil's Year Group
Click on the Configuration tab
Click on Account configuration
Click on Pupils
Check that their Year group is correct
(if this shows as 0, 1 or 2 they will automatically be entitled to UFSM)Update the Class too if necessary
Click on Done
2. Overtype any Meals already entered
Click on the Dinners tab
Locate the pupil
Ensure their name is no longer displayed in purple
Overtype any meal codes entered in purple
The meal codes will change to black and the pupil's balance will update accordingly
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