‘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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Giving schools the freedom to shape the Big or Good society
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.
Achievements of the Labour government over the last week: From freezing rail fares to accelerating housebuilding
Here are some of the Labour government’s achievements over the last week which you may have missed
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
Schools urged to step up on climate action
With the impact of climate change becoming more evident, campaigners say the education sector must take swift and coordinated steps to prepare.
Bridget Phillipson tells TUC Congress Labour is putting schools ‘back in the service of working people’
“Just as we are putting our economy back in the service of working people, we are putting our schools back in the service of working people”
Greater Manchester MPs back free school bus pass for homeless children
Families placed far from their homes often find themselves unable to walk to their previous schools, creating additional stress and barriers to education.
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.