From September 2026, the government has announced-
'We expect the majority of schools will allow parents to apply before the start of the school year September 2026,
by providing their National Insurance Number to check their eligibility....
will apply for children in all settings where free school meals are provided, including schools, school-based
nurseries and Further Education settings....
This unprecedented step will put £500 back into families’ pockets and lift 100,000 children across England out of
poverty.'
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