Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. We’ve just announced that many more families will be eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals? Over half a …
What is the new free breakfast club scheme? We have introduced free breakfast clubs - 30 minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. Around 180,000 pupils in …
We know that school holidays can be difficult for some families, with children at risk of missing out on healthy meals, activities, and learning opportunities. That’s why the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting children and families in the school holidays since 2018.
Evidence suggests that attending holiday clubs can have a positive impact on children’s learning, health and wellbeing. This is especially true of clubs that provide enrichment activities – these are activities that complement what children learn at school - as …
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is important regardless of your age – but for children eating a nutritious meal before school it’s vital. Breakfast Clubs in schools make sure that children who attend them get a healthy breakfast …
NOTE: This post was updated on 20 October 2022 to refresh the number of pupils in receipt of Universal Infant Free School Meals and to make clearer the ways in which families can be eligible for free school meals. Every …
We are aware of confusion caused by reports in the media about the provision of free school meals over half term. As was the case at Christmas, vulnerable families will continue to receive help with food and other essentials such …
In Parliament yesterday Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that schools will not return after February half term and that we hope it will be safe to commence the reopening of schools from Monday 8 March If we achieve our target …
Last week, images and photos have circulated of lunch parcels delivered for children who are eligible for free school meals. Every child deserves quality nutrition, and the standard of these school meals shown on social media is not acceptable. We …
Here we look at some common questions and answers about Free School Meals (FSM), school meal provision during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what the government is doing to end child poverty and holiday hunger.