‘Complete mess’: Schools struggle to get hold of free meal vouchers
But the Department for Education and contractor Edenred said the backlog is being dealt with.
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Schools are going to have to pay for a lot of support, training and consultancy they currently receive ‘for free’ from local authorities. If they want such services in the future, the only way they will get them is by paying less for teachers, teaching assistants and materials.
Doctors and dentists join calls for free school meals to improve children’s diets
‘Every day, we see the devastating impact of poor diet and food scarcity on the health of our children and young people. This cannot be right, and your government cannot stand by while it worsens.’
Scotland and Wales have promised Free School Meals to all primary school children, why can’t England, campaigners ask?
As calls grow for the government to implement the policy nationwide to help lift children out of poverty, Labour continues to face criticism for its controversial decision to maintain the two-child benefit cap.
New figures reveal soaring rise in free school meal eligibility: Where do the political parties stand on free school meals?
“I am proud the Liberal Democrats have the most ambitious plan for free school meals of any party, which would save parents money and transform the future for millions of children.” – Ed Davey.
Metro mayor candidates urged to support expansion of free school meals
‘We need to end the postcode lottery in Free School Meals now.’
Expand free school meals across England demands union as poll reveals food cost struggles
Government “tone deaf” to the cost-of-living stresses affecting families
Ian Byrne MP: More than 100,000 eligible disabled children are unable to access the free school meals. The government must act.
‘The families of children with disabilities and special educational needs should not have had to fight this hard and for so long to receive what they are entitled to’
Sadiq Khan praised for rolling out free school meals for all primary pupils in London for another year
The move will save families up to £1,000 per child over the two-year period, according to analysis by City Hall.
Natalie Bennett: Schools, prison, welfare: they’re still Victorian in style
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