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Free school meals extended

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Danikm151 · 05/06/2025 06:51

Unsure if others have posted about this.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr5mr5l2d1o

Free school meals to be extended to all on UC regardless of income. This will help so many working parents. The £7,400 threshold was shockingly low.
I’ve been worried about paying for school meals after key stage 1 ends so this is good news today.

Several primary school pupils sit at a canteen table eating a meal. They are all wearing white uniform polo shirts and are smiling at one another. Alongside the food in front of them are multi-coloured drinking cups and a jug.

Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible

Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr5mr5l2d1o

OP posts:
Blondeshavemorefun · 08/07/2026 16:36

Parcelpass · 07/07/2026 21:11

I think the rules have changed again. You now are expected to reapply from now to be entitled for September 2026. The school can also apply on your behalf.

Yes school sent an email saying those on uc need to apply

so I have

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