Submitted by Julia Cawele on Thursday 24th April 2025
Published on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Current status: Closed
Closed: Thursday 13th November 2025
Signatures: 40
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Access ~ Child ~ Children ~ Cost ~ Cost of living ~ crisis ~ Essential ~ Families ~ Free School Meals ~ Improved ~ level ~ Meals ~ nutritious ~ Raise ~ RISE ~ school day ~ school meals ~ sustainability ~ The rising ~ Universal Credit ~ Universities
Raise income threshold for free school meals to reflect cost of living crisis
Increase the current limit of £7,400 annual net earned income for families receiving Universal Credit in order to receive free school meals, to a more realistic and sustainable level that reflects the rising cost of living.
We think access to free school meals is essential for ensuring that children receive nutritious food during the school day. Good nutrition is linked to better academic performance, improved concentration, and overall child well-being. By raising the income threshold, we think we could provide more children with the support they need to thrive.
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