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Government denies ‘dragging feet’ over free school meals eligibility extension

The Government has denied “dragging their feet” over whether to make free school meals permanently available to children in some families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Children and families minister Will Quince told MPs he hoped to make ...

19 Jan 2022 at 14:56

Reception children in Wales to receive free school meals from September

Most children in Reception year in Wales will begin to receive free school meals from September, the Welsh Government has announced. The Labour Government said on Monday that the majority of local authorities should be ready to deliver on the ...

20 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Children who claim free school meals earn less as adults despite education – ONS

Children who claim free school meals go on to earn less than their peers on average despite achieving the same level of education, according to new data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said data published on Thursday showed a ...

04 Aug 2022 at 19:49

Heads condemn ‘shocking’ rise in pupils on free school meals

Headteachers have criticised a “shocking” rise in the number of pupils eligible for free school meals. Government figures released on Thursday show that 22.5% of youngsters are currently eligible for free school meals, up from 20.8% ...

09 Jun 2022 at 15:11

Northern Ireland

Summer time school meals grants announced

The families of children who receive free school meals will get additional financial support for the summer break. Stormont Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a £12.6 million fund for the school holiday food grant ...

07 Jun 2022 at 10:52

Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

Teaching unions push for free school meal expansion – report

Teaching unions have written to the Chancellor and Education Secretary asking for free school meals to be provided to all children from families receiving Universal Credit in England. Unions and organisations claiming to ...

31 May 2022 at 14:40

Jamie Oliver denies being part of the ‘anti-growth coalition’

Jamie Oliver has denied being part of the “anti-growth coalition” as he called for the threshold to be widened for those who qualify for free school meals. The celebrity chef and restaurateur said he believes that ...

11 Oct 2022 at 13:10

Scotland

Union blasts ‘shameful’ delay in free school meals for all primary pupils

Teachers’ leaders have condemned the Scottish Government’s “shameful decision” to delay the rollout of free school meals to all primary school pupils. Andrea Bradley, general secretary of the EIS union, said that,...

27 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Ministers ‘won’t row back’ on free school meals for primary pupils, vows Robison

Free school meals will be brought in for all pupils in Scotland’s primary schools, the Deputy First Minister has insisted, although she said the Government is considering targeted help for secondary students. ...

04 May 2023 at 11:10

Scotland

Rolling back on free school meals would ‘betray’ children, Yousaf warned

Humza Yousaf is being urged to recommit to rolling out free school meals to all youngsters across Scotland, as the First Minister said “targeting help” might be needed to assist those most in need. His ...

03 May 2023 at 13:59

Scotland

Council ‘leading the way’ with free school meals for all primary youngsters

A council is to provide all primary school pupils with free school lunches in what has been hailed as a “significant moment” for families and youngsters. Inverclyde Council said it would be one of the ...

10 May 2023 at 15:18

Derry News

McLaughlin welcomes £12.6million free school meal cash boost

SDLP Foyle MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin, has welcomed £12.6m funding to provide payments to families of children who receive free school meals during the summer holidays. Ms McLaughlin's party has ...

07 Jun 2022 at 16:33

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