From 1st September 2026, half a million children in England will be able to access a free hot meal at school for the first time, as eligibility has been extended to a greater number of pupils.
Children of all families in England receiving Universal Credit are now eligible, regardless of household income. The aim is to ease pressure on families struggling with the cost of living and ensure more children have access to this crucial nutritional safety net, where access has previously been a postcode lottery.
About the Author: Erin Dearlove
From 1st September 2026, half a million children in England will be able to access a free hot meal at school for the first time, as eligibility has been extended to a greater number of pupils.
Children of all families in England receiving Universal Credit are now eligible, regardless of household income. The aim is to ease pressure on families struggling with the cost of living and ensure more children have access to this crucial nutritional safety net, where access has previously been a postcode lottery.
About the Author: Erin Dearlove
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