Help with school meals and costs

Cashless catering and biometric system

Secondary schools in Pembrokeshire use a cashless catering system to make paying for school meals quick and secure. Some offer a biometric system (finger recognition) option.

What is biometric?

Biometric means using a fingerprint instead of a card.
Your child places their finger on a scanner at the till, and the system matches their fingerprint to their account.

Why we use it

• Faster service – reduces queues at lunchtime
• No lost cards
• Safe and secure – only your child can access their account

How it works

• Your child’s fingerprint is scanned and converted into a secure numeric code
• The fingerprint image is not stored
• The code is only used for identification within the catering system

Data protection and consent

• The system complies with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and data protection laws
• Parents must complete a biometric consent form  to use this service
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time

Alternatives

If you do not want your child to use biometric identification, they can:

• Use a cashless catering card

Need help?

Call: 01437 764551


Email: cashless.catering@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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