In May 2018, the Department for Education published an article on access to free school meals. The article contained the statement: "free school meals are provided to all disadvantaged pupils who need them regardless of their nationality or immigration status".
However, this is not true. Undocumented children are children who require leave to remain in the UK but do not have it - it is possible to be undocumented even if you are born in the UK. These children are not entitled to free school meals, financial support for uniforms or help with transport to and from school. This lack of support can have serious ramifications for children's academic performance and integration, and negative consequences for the schools they attend.
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