Why thousands of England's poorest children are missing out on free school meals

Why thousands of England's poorest children are missing out on free school meals

The Education Policy Institute is recommending a new national system of auto-enrolment for free school meals and other measures to ensure more eligible children can benefit, as too many who should get them are going without.

Major warning over free school meal expansion as kids at risk of missing out - The Mirror

Researchers at the Education Policy Institute called for a major review of the system to ensure the Government’s expansion of free hot lunches is implemented as intended

Why Thousands Of England's Poorest Children Are Missing Out On Free School Meals

The Education Policy Institute (EPI) says some disadvantaged families struggle to register for them due to the stigma, which makes some parents and carers reluctant to apply, alongside a lack of digital access and IT skills. Language barriers for those with English as an additional language can also provide challenges in accessing free school meals. Dr Tammy Campbell, co-director for early childhood and wellbeing at the EPI, told Sky News there …