Free school meal (FSM) provision has been thrust into the media spotlight during the
pandemic. But how widespread is FSM coverage? How do parents feel about FSM …

From September 2014, all infants in state-funded schools in England (comprising Reception,
Year 1 and Year 2) have been entitled to receive a free school meal under the Universal …

Abstract Background A Free School Meals (FSM) policy is a well recognised intervention for
tackling food insecurity among children (up to the age 18 years) whose parents receive state …

There were 272,339 primary age students in Wales in April 2021, of whom 63,614 (23%)
were entitled to free school meals. Free school meals (FSMs) are currently means tested in …

This report presents evidence on the impact of the Free School Meals pilot on a range of
pupil outcomes. It has been prepared on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and …

The Free School Meals (FSM) pilot was a two-year programme operating in three local
authorities (LAs)–Wolverhampton, Newham and Durham–between the autumn of 2009 and …

Childcare and early education in England isn't working–for children, parents, or providers.
Childcare costs hold parents–and particularly mothers–back from getting into or getting on in …

Summary Means-tested Free School Meals (FSM) have been available in England since
1944. These are intended to benefit children in terms of their health and ability to learn, and …

Objectives The objectives of the study were to investigate access to free school meals
(FSMs) among eligible children, to describe factors associated with uptake and to …

Childcare in England isn't working, for children, parents, or providers. A patchwork of
government-funded support leaves parents battling against eye-wateringly high costs, while …