Free school meal vouchers will continue for more than a million kids during half term
MORE than a million children on free school meals will get £15 vouchers over the half term break after a Government u-turn on the policy this morning.
He said: "the cost of the voucher scheme will continue to be met by the Department for Education over half term." A petition to keep school meals over the half term - started by a 16-year-old girl - was signed by over 100,00 people. Parents need to apply directly to their child's school to receive the additional help - it's then up to the school to decide whether they'll get vouchers or meals.Schools are due to open up again on June 1 for pupils in reception, year one and year six.
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