A DfE spokesperson told CYP Now that there were no arrangements in place for the emergency voucher scheme, introduced in March as a response to school closures due to Covid-19, to continue over the summer.
“We have other programmes to fill the gap over summer including school holiday activities and food programmes,” the spokesperson said.
The move comes despite free schools meals being offered to 1.3 million children over the two-week Easter break and week-long May half term.
The DfE originally said meals would not be provided over both holidays but appeared to row back on the decisions following pressure from local authorities and campaign groups.
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