Rejected petition Reinstate free school meals for students in Reception all the way until year 11

Expand UFSM to secondary schools. Currently UFSM applies to primary schools but not for secondary schools and this could have an impact on our children's education. Increase funding for school meal programs. Allocate resources to ensure high quality- nutritious meals for students.

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To ensure all UFSM for all schools in England and Wales to ensure no future governments back roll this law.

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Provide free school meals to all school children
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703256

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Date submitted 8 March 2025
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