Question: How do I order the vouchers for the free meals?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Providing free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
section_headers: National voucher scheme
Redeeming the vouchers
section_content: Once families have received their voucher, they will be able to redeem them in
store at the selected retailer by either:

presenting the voucher on a smartphone or tablet
presenting a paper copy of the voucher

Guidance
is available from Edenred for parents to help answer any questions they may
have.
Families are free to select the most appropriate food and drink for their
child. When selecting products, we encourage families to consider health and
nutrition. The School Food
Standards and the NHS Eat Well website may act as a useful guide for
families.
Vouchers must not be used for age-restricted items, such as alcohol,
cigarettes or lottery tickets.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has information about how to redeem vouchers but not how to request them.
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on how families can redeem their vouchers for free meals and does not provide any information on how to order vouchers for the free meals.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Providing free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
section_headers: National voucher scheme
How to order vouchers
section_content: Schools have received an email from Edenred with an activation code and a
step-by-step
guide
to using the online ordering portal.
Once you have activated your account on the Edenred portal, you can begin to
order vouchers.
When ordering vouchers, please do so in an efficient manner to cover multiple
weeks.
You can:

order a single voucher to cover a longer time frame, for example, £45 to support one eligible child over 3 weeks
order a single voucher to cover more than one eligible child within the same household, for example, £90 to support three eligible children over 2 weeks
set a weekly £15 rolling voucher

Once you have confirmed the voucher’s value, you can either:

send an eCode directly to the parent or carers of the pupils(s) eligible for free school meals - they will need to choose an eGift card from a range of supermarkets
select an eGift card on the parent or carer’s behalf, and print and post the eGift card to them
select an eGift card on the parent or carer’s behalf, print the eGift card and arrange for families to collect it


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has detailed information about how to order the school lunch vouchers.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides comprehensive guide on how schools can order vouchers for free meals for eligible children. It also provide information on what vouchers are available and how to send it to the parents or carers.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Providing free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
section_headers: National voucher scheme
Alternative approach
section_content: You can choose a supermarket on the family’s behalf and either post the eGift
card to the parent or carer or arrange for them to collect it. The family will
be able to redeem the eGift card as soon as it arrives. You should take this
approach if the family receiving the voucher does not have access to an email
address or the internet.
If you choose this option, you should think carefully about which shops and
supermarkets are most convenient for families to access - if possible, ask the
families.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Talks about eGift cards, not the vouchers the question is asking about.
This does not answer the question. The question is asking for information on how to order vouchers for free meals and this answer provides information on what to consider when ordering eGift cards for family and how to send it to them.

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