Despite having to drop parts of the Children's Schools and Families Bill before the close of Parliament last week, Labour has vowed in its manifesto to revisit these commitments if the party remains in power after the election.
School report cards, which would give every parent information including levels of parental satisfaction and progress of pupils, are also mentioned in the manifesto despite being criticised by teaching unions for being "overly bureaucratic".
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), said: "We welcome the government's continued commitment to extending free school meals for the poorest, and their aspirations for universal free school meals. They are also right to protect frontline services.
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