The youngsters met Monica Lennon MSP and Education and Skills Secretary Jenny Gilruth
Hamilton pupils gave leading politicians ‘food for thought’ at a Scottish Parliament summit aiming to speed up the rollout of universal free school meals.
At the round table meeting, students from across Scotland were able to share their thoughts with Education and Skills Secretary Jenny Gilruth, offering first hand insights into their experiences with free school meals, as well as presenting creative ideas on how to expand the programme.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
A pilot scheme promised for secondary schools is yet to be launched. Holy Cross High School pupil representatives emphasised the need for expansion of the programme to students of all ages, so that older pupils don’t miss out.
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