Press release 800,000 children in poverty not getting free school meals 1 in 3 school-age children in England living in poverty (800,000) miss out on free school meals despite cost of living struggles of families. The main causes are restrictive eligibility criteria and lack of universal provision. Published on Thu 9 Jun 2022 Relevant to England,
Briefing Reducing the cost of the school day in Wales This briefing highlights several areas where the cost of the school day causes issues for learners from low-income families in Wales. Published on Tue 1 Feb 2022 Relevant to Wales,