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The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Five hundred new or improved breakfast clubs signed up since March under government-funded programme worth up to £26 million
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces funding for thousands of families to benefit from free healthy meals and activities in the summer holidays.
Organisations invited to apply for share of £2 million funding to run enrichment programmes during the school holidays.
More disadvantaged pupils to benefit from additional support at school.
Official figures revealed today show that 1.3 million more children are now eating a healthy lunch since the policy launched in September.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
From today (2 September 2014), every single child in the first 3 years of school will be eligible for a free school lunch.
The government launches measures to help schools deliver free school lunches to all infant children.
An estimated 1.55 million additional infants across the country will benefit from a free school meal from September 2014.
New figures show the poorest primary school children are closing the gap on their wealthier peers.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced £1 billion for the Department of Education to fund the free school meals commitment.
Nick Clegg announces free school lunch for every child in state-funded infant school and disadvantaged students in further education.
Letter written following an email campaign run by 38 Degrees after the publication of the School Food Plan on 12 July 2013.
A plan of action designed to improve the quality and take-up of school food and put the kitchen at the heart of school life is published.
Information on Michael Gove's announcement on the funding for free schools in the year 2010 to 2011.
Information on the government's plans for free school meals in the year 2010 to 2011.
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