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The government has reissued advice on free school meals over fears incorrect guidance could lead to “the poorest children going hungry over the summer”.
DfE has issued updated guidance on free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock
DfE has issued updated guidance on free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

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Government retracts inaccurate free school meals guidance 

The government has reissued guidance on free school meals after including incorrect information about the eligibility of families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

During the Covid-19 crisis, eligibility for free school meals has been extended to some children with NRPF and the maximum household earnings threshold for this support was later increased from £7,400 to £16,190 per year.

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